Jack Carosi

Jack Carosi, husband, father, proud grandfather, and WWII veteran, peacefully passed away on February 23, 2017. He was 96 years old.  Jack, the son of the late Anatolia (DeRubeis) and Dominick Carosi, was born on January 12, 1921 in Tussio, Abruzzo, Italy.  Jack was a decorated WWII veteran who served with the 116th Infantry.  He participated in the H-Hour landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct Medals. Upon discharge he married the love of his life, Bice Carosi.  He worked for the US Department of Agriculture for 34 years. He leaves behind his children Arthur Carosi (Dayle), Patricia Vitelli (Frank), and Laura Carosi, grandchildren Nicholas Pinto, Paula Vitelli, and Michael Carosi.  He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.  He was predeceased by son Dominick Carosi, a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the Gilbert Rauh Post 1574 of the America Legion in Thornwood and the Serra Club. He loved to dance and was the life of the party, always making everyone smile. Visitation is on Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 2-6pm at the Hawthorne Funeral Home.  The funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, NY on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11am. The burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. Donations may be made to the veteran’s group of your choice, Westhab, or the charity of your choice.

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