Joseph C. Caruso age 72, of Mantua passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born in Philadelphia to the late Anthony Caruso and Eleanor (Ricci), he has been a resident of Mantua for 45 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed skiing, dirt bike riding and was an avid golfer.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Marie Caruso (nee Cutrera); brothers, Ronnie (Mary Ellen), Anthony (Joan) and Michael (Kathleen); sister, Joanne Mancini; mother-in-law, Rose Cutrera; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michelle (Paul) Cottone, Anthony (Denise) Cutrera, Thomas (Michelle) Cutrera and Theresa (Kevin) O'Grady; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his father-in-law, Anthony Cutrera; and brother-in-law, Joseph Cutrera.

Family and Friends may visit from 9:30 am to 10:45 am on Saturday, July 13th, at Church Of The Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, New Jersey 08051. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am followed by Military Honors at church. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com