Monica Caruso

Monica Caruso, 91, of North Syracuse, New York passed away on February 10, 2026 at her home with loving family by her side.

Monica was born on July 22, 1934, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Procino) Petta.

Monica had a lifelong love of arts and crafts and took great pride in creating things by hand. She was especially skilled at knitting and dressmaking, and made many of the clothes her children wore when they were young. Her creativity also extended to ceramics and other crafts, which brought her both purpose and joy. In retirement, she devoted much of her time to helping raise her grandchildren, a role that gave her great happiness. Through her creativity and her care for family, she has left behind lasting expressions of love that will be remembered and cherished.

She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Carmen; her children, Rocco Caruso, Theresa (Pete) Moore, and Lisa (Tyrone) Murray; her four grandchildren, Bryce, Roman, Alexander, and Giada; and her beloved cousin, Madeline Kimbrell. She was predeceased by her brother, Nicholas Petta.

All are welcome to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Epiphany Parish, 1001 Tulip Street, Liverpool. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse.

There will be no calling hours.

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