BRAINTREE - Anthony Paul Caruso, age 83, of Braintree, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 15th, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was a grocer and owner of the Rosedale Grocery Store located at 547 Washington Street Dorchester, MA, which was started by his father in 1938 and continues presently under family operation. Anthony was a member of the O.F.D. ''Originally From Dorchester'' Club. He was a graduate of Dorchester High School and a former member of the Knights of Columbus Council located in the Lower Mills section. He resided in Braintree for fifty-one years. Anthony is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Marie (Roach) Caruso. He leaves three devoted sons, Attorney Guy F. Caruso married to Margaret Caruso of Braintree, Vincent P. Caruso, married to Rhonda Caruso of Pembroke and Eugene T. Caruso of Braintree. He is the loving grandfather of Marc Caruso of Concord, Paul B. Caruso of Randolph and Anthony J. Caruso of Braintree. He is also survived three great grandchildren Mia Caruso and Noah Caruso both of Concord and Ashley Caruso, of Randolph. Anthony was one of 14 children and the sole survivor is his sister Marie McBride of Melrose, MA. He is also survived by extended family members who are Kevin and Katheryn Manasyan of Braintree. And he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at the Mortimer N. Peck - Russell Peck Funeral Homes, 516 Washington Street BRAINTREE, on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. with the Reverend Father James McCarthy, Pastor of the Church of St. Thomas More in Braintree, officiating. Burial will be at Mount Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at the Braintree funeral home. Memorial Donations may be sent to the Hospice of the South Shore 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. For directions and more information please see www.peckservices.com

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