Louis J. Caruso
Louis J. Caruso died on August 16, 2018. Born in Fremont, Michigan, on September 28, 1920, Louis grew up in his family’s candy and ice cream store. He received his AB (cum laude) and JD (cum laude) degrees from the University of Notre Dame. Louis’ studies were interrupted during WWII when he served in the U.S. Army’s Sixth Service Command.
Louis practiced law for 42 years, including 38 years with the Office of the Attorney General of Michigan, serving as Chief Legal Counsel for the Michigan Public Service Commission, Transportation Department, and as Solicitor General. Louis argued several cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including Austin v. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Louis was an active member of the St. Vincent Society for 17 years.
Louis was predeceased (1999) by his daughter, Rosemarie. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Clementine; son, Thomas of Berkeley, CA; daughter, Patricia of Lansing, MI; granddaughters, Leah Caruso of Jersey City, NJ, Annie Neville (Brendan) of Red Bank, NJ, Brooke Lytle (Jeffrey) of Leslie, MI, Elisabeth Anderson (Stephen) of Lansing, MI; grandson, Michael Hasbany (Tiffany) of Lansing, MI; and great-grandsons, Ryan and Michael Hasbany and Walker Neville.
A special thank you to Residential Hospice and Cypress Home Care, Inc for their excellent care.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing. His family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 until service time on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent Society at http://www.svdpusa.org/ or to the Capital Area Humane Society at https://cahs-lansing.org/.
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rosalie parmelee
August 19, 2018 at 7:16 amI was a neighbor of Clementine’s growing up on Howard St. I remember the ice cream shop and Louis and Clementine dating. I wish I were in town to visit. So sorry fo r your loss.
Rosalie Dickerson Parmelee
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John M Marsh
August 19, 2018 at 2:34 pmPatty and Mrs. Caruso;
Sorry to hear about Mr. Caruso’s passing. I only met him a couple of times in the early 80’s, but I remember him as a friendly man with a great sense of humor.
You may recall when I was invited for dinner and at the dinner table Louie gave me some Italian peppers to try, and his priceless reaction to my reaction to the blaze that I felt as they went down. 🙂 and actually, I thought it was funny too…. watching him almost falling out of his chair laughing at me. Such a nice guy was he.
All the best.. thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.
John M Marsh
Charlotte, Michigan
Rosalie A Zois
August 20, 2018 at 9:42 amTo Aunt Clem and Cousins,
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Louie was the last surviving of 4 children. He was the only sibling born in the United States. The only one to graduate high school and college. The pride and joy of an immigrant family. My father’s “baby brother”. I will always remember his smile, his “Caruso sense of humor” and his quiet steady voice. Rest in peace Uncle.
jim stropkai
August 20, 2018 at 1:33 pmI’m sorry for your loss. Lou was my first division head at the Attorney General’s office. I learn a lot from him. He was a great boss, great attorney and more importantly a great person. He will be missed
Jim Stropkai
lorri miller
August 21, 2018 at 3:05 pmMrs. Caruso,
So sorry to hear about Mr. Caruso, he was a nice man, my dad, Dick Miller and I have fond memories of you both from St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
May he be in the company of the angels
Betti Caruso-Krohne
August 21, 2018 at 10:20 pmClem and family,
I wanted to give my condolences to you and your family for your loss. My father (Paul Caruso) always held Louie and you in his highest regards and affection. Louie was my dad’s favorite cousin. He expressed numerous times in conversation how proud he was of Louie’s accomplishments in his profession and his character. He would brag about how Louie excelled at Notre Dame and graduated at the top of his class. Their mutual respect for each other was not just because of them being close cousins growing up, but because they were such good friends.
So sorry for your loss.
Betti Caruso-Krohne (Dowagiac)