Joan Martha Caruso's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2023 in Waltham, Massachusetts

Joan Martha Caruso

October 11, 1933 - October 18, 2023 (90 years old)

Waltham, Massachusetts

Joan Martha Caruso's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2023 in Waltham, Massachusetts

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Cochran Funeral Home

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Joan Martha Caruso

October 11, 1933 - October 18, 2023 (90 years old)

Waltham, Massachusetts


Joan Martha Caruso Obituary

Joan Martha (Lane) Caruso, passed away peacefully at home following a long illness on October 18th, 2023. She recently celebrated her 90th Birthday in the company of her family. She was born on October 11, 1933 in Waltham, MA to Charles and Mary Anne Lane, the second of six children. Joan met her future husband and love of her life at ten years old picking radishes on DeVincent’s farm.

Joan married Richard Alphonse Caruso (Cookie) on June 26, 1955 and were married 66 years when he passed in 2021. They had a fulfilling life together and raised seven children. She spent most of her years as a wife, mother, and homemaker while also hosting Stanley Home Product parties with great success as an entrepreneur. She also enjoyed her Bingo nights and trips to Casinos.

She started a new career after her children were grown and retired after 15 years from Morris County as a Coordinator for the Morris County Paratransit Systems (MAPS). Retirement prompted a move to a warmer climate in North Carolina where they lived for ten years before returning to Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Joan is survived by her brother Joseph Robert Lane. She is also survived by her seven children; Gayle Crowley (John), Richard Caruso Jr,, Michele Wilson (Bill Cassidy), Kevin Caruso (Kirstin), Joseph Caruso (Mary Alice), JoAnn Hegemann (Cassius), and James Caruso: thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A remembrance and viewing will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a service beginning at 7:00 pm, Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey. She will be laid to rest in her hometown with her beloved Cookie at Calvary Cemetery, Waltham MA on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

Arrangements are under the directions of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, for those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, http://www.cochranfuneral.com

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cochran Funeral Home


Updated by : Carrissa Lorenz

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October 21, 2023

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October 21, 2023

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“In loving memory of Joan Martha Caruso, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.”


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Oct 23

Viewing

Cochran Funeral Home
905 High St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

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Oct 23

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Cochran Funeral Home
905 High St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

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Oct 24

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Calvary Cemetery
250 High St, Waltham, MA 02453

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