Nicholas Albert Caruso

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: Abt 1922 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 19 Sep 1966 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
         Burial: 20 Sep 1966 - St Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 

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Parents

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         Father: Nicholas Caruso Sr.
         Mother: Andrenette Anna Silbernagel

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Louise Muraglia
       Marriage: 

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census: 4/26/1930, 1203 Gallier St, 9th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Nicolas Caruso is the 41 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $4,000 and a radio set. Born in Italy, as were his parents, he immigrated to the US in 1890, about age 1, and is a naturalized citizen. He owns his own business as a butcher, and is not a veteran. He got married when he was 24 years old to then 20 year old Anderina. Anderina, now 37, was born in Louisiana, as were her parents. They have 5 children living at home:
Mathile Caruso, 16 year old daughter, attends school, born in Louisiana, speaks English.
Vincent J. Caruso, 14 year old son, attends school, born in Louisiana, speaks English.
Andrew N. Caruso, 11 year old son, attends school, born in Louisiana, speaks English.
Nicolas A. Caruso, 8 year old son, attends school, born in Louisiana.
Frank Caruso, 5 year old son, born in Louisiana.

Per 1940 US Census: 4/10/1940, 1203 Desire St., 9th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Nick Caruso is the 51 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $1,250. Born in Italy, he and his family lived in the same house in 1935. Educated through 4th grade, Nick is a naturalized citizen, is unable to work, but has income other than wages of over $50 a year. His wife, 47 year old Anderina Caruso, was born in Louisiana and educated through 6th grade. They have 6 children living at home, all born in Louisiana, all single: Mathile Caruso is their 26 year old daughter, educated through 8th grade, she works as an underwear inspector in a garment factory, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 week of work earned $624 in 1939; Andrew Caruso, 21 year old son, educated through 1 year of high school, works as a minder in a hosiery mill, 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $624 in 1939; Nicholas Caruso, 18 year old son, 2 years of high school, a delivery boy in an engraving plant, 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $624 in 1939; Frank Caruso, 15 year old son, 6th grade, attends school; Anderina Caruso, 8 year old daughter, 4th grade, attends school; and John Caruso, 6 year old son, 1st grade, attends school.

Per U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name:Nicholas A Caruso Jr
Race:White
Marital status:Single, without dependents (Single)
Rank:Private
Birth Year: 1922
Nativity State or Country:Louisiana
Citizenship: Citizen
Residence: Orleans, Louisiana
Education:2 years of high school
Civil Occupation:Apprentices to printing trades
Enlistment Date:23 Apr 1943
Enlistment Place:New Orleans, Louisiana
Service Number:38493358
Branch:No branch assignment
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life
Height:88
Weight:093

Per 1952 New Orleans City Directory
Caruso, Nicholas (Louise) pipeftr Jones & Laughlin Steel home 230 LeBoeuf (Algiers)

Per 1954 New Orleans City Directory
Caruso, Nicholas (Louise) engraver NO Photo Engraving home 230 LeBoeuf (Algiers)

Per 1956 New Orleans City Directory
Caruso, Nicholas (Louise S) stripping NO Photo Engraving home 230 LeBoeuf (Algiers)

Per 1959 New Orleans City Directory
Caruso, Nicholas A (Louise M) photog Walter Savor home 230 LeBoeuf (Algiers)

Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 9/20/1966 Page 2
CARUSO -- On Monday, September 19, 1966, at 3:30 o'clock a. m., NICHOLAS ALBERT CARUSO JR., beloved husband of Louise Muraglia, father of Mrs. Robert Duhon and Marilyn Caruso, brother of Mrs. Mathilde Dieck, Mrs. John Karcher, Vincent, Andrew, Frank and John Caruso, son of the late Nicholas Caruso and Andrina Silbernagle, age 44 years, a native of New Orleans, La.
Relatives and friends of the family, also officers and members of Perseverance Lodge No. 4 F&AM, employes of New Orleans Photo and Engraving Co., Sandair Corp. and Labiche's Inc., are invited to attend the funeral.
Services from the funeral home of Jacob Schoen & Son Inc., 527 Elysian Fields ave., parking 2223 Chartres st., on Tuesday, September 20, 1966, at 1:30 o'clock p. m.
Interment in St Vincent dePaul Cemetery No. 3.

PERSEVERANCE LODGE NO. 4, F&AM. Officers and members of this lodge are requested to meet at the funeral home of Jacob Schoen & Son Inc., 527 Elysian Fields ave., on Tuesday, September 20, 1966, at 1 o'clock p. m. to attend the funeral of our late brother, NICHOLAS A. CARUSO. All Master Masons are cordially invited to attend.
By order of CHARLES A. MANLEY, Worshipful Master
Attest: LAWRENCE J. BELANGER, P.M., Secretary.

Per Times-Picayune 1/16/1968 Page 41
Orleans, Jefferson Records of theDay Civil District Court Successions Value of Estates
Nicholas Albert Caruso Jr., $15,348.00

Research:

CARUSO, NICHOLAS J22 Jul 192203 Mar 2002 (V)7970001 (Metairie, Jefferson, LA)(none specified)Louisiana433-24-0396

Funeral Notice - CARUSO
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Wednesday, March 6, 2002
Nicholas Joseph Caruso , Sr. died on Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his residence. Age 79 years. Beloved husband of Gladys Dewhirst Caruso . Father of Nicholas J. Caruso , Jr., Lester J. Caruso , Jean Bizette, Randy J. Caruso , Sr. and Kim C. Durr. Grandfather of Marc and Bradley Caruso , Lance and Brandon Caruso , Erik and Dana Bizette. Lauren and Randy Caruso , Alissa, Ryan and Kevin Durr. Brother of Conchetta Giovingo, Joseph Caruso and the late Frank Caruso , Mary C. Gallioto and James Caruso .

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery), New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass. Masses or donations to The National D Day Museum, 945 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130 are preferred.

Please Sign and View Family Guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
Memo: Deaths
Section: METRO
Page: 05
Record Number: 383332620
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CARUSO , NICHOLAS J. SR.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Wednesday, March 6, 2002
Nicholas J. Caruso Sr., a retired business manager of TAC Amusement Co. for more than 40 years, died Sunday of congestive heart failure at his home. He was 79. Mr. Caruso was born in New Orleans and lived in Metairie for the past 14 years. He graduated from S.J. Peters High School. He was a member of the Altar Boys Society of St. John the Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Caruso ; three sons, Lester, Randy and Nick Caruso of Katy, Texas; two daughters, Kim Durr of Mandeville and Jean Bizette; a brother, Joe Caruso of New Orleans; a sister, Conchetta Giovingo; and 11 grandchildren. A Mass will be said today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Memo: Deaths
Section: METRO
Page: 04
Record Number: 383332361
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