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Louise F. Caruso, 96, of Morgantown, passed away in her home after a brief illness, with her family present, Thursday, October 29, 2026. She was born January 5, 1930 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Domenick and Josephine Catalano Furfari.
Louise was a longtime member of St. John University Parish, St. Theresa's and St. Francis De Sales Catholic Parishes.
She was a graduate of Morgantown High School and West Virginia University with a BS degree in Education.
Louise taught English, Physical Education and Health at Sabraton Junior High, Suncrest Junior High and South Junior High as well as seven years in Pennsylvania.
Louise was active in the Morgantown Service League, WVU Emeritus, Alpha Phi Alumni president, on the Alpha Phi House Corporation Board, an Honor Boy and Honor Girl judge for more than 30 years, and Pastoral Council member of both St. John University Parish and St. Francis De Sales Catholic churches.
She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Louise is survived by her husband of 71 years, Michael A Caruso; children, Catherine C. Majewski and her husband, Michael R. Majewski of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Michael W. Caruso and his wife, Shari Elliott- Caruso of Morgantown; grandchildren, Lauren M. Arnold and her husband, Lloyd of Hannover, Germany, and Gregory A. Majewski and wife, Jaime; great- grandchildren, Walter Majewski and Alice Majewski, all of Fort Wayne; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Monday, November 2, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a Vigil Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. to conclude the evening visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, Tuesday, November 3, beginning at 11 a.m., with Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, S.T.D. as celebrant. Interment will take place at East Oak Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508; or to WVU Medicine Hospice, 12 Rousch Drive, Westover, WV 26501.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com