Louise Caruzzi 1909 - 2005 Louise Caruzzi was born March 14, 1909 in Tombstone, Arizona to Gaspar and Agnes (Doyle) Receconi. She passed away in her home on December 29th at the age of 96. After graduating from Aquinas Academy she became Choir Director and organist for St. Rita's Catholic Church, retiring in 1966 after 40 years of service. During this time she was a staff member of KVI Radio in Tacoma, singing on her own radio show. Her 2nd career was as a dental assistant, working for Dr. Lyle F. Kelly in the Medical Arts Building for many years. During this time she also served as president and long time board member of the Tacoma Dental Assistants Society. Her love of music and her beautiful singing voice allowed her to be part of two well known choirs, the Clef Dwellers and the St. Cecilia Chorus. She was also a longtime member of St. Ann's parish. She was preceded in death by her sister Edith Roach of La Jolla, CA and three brothers, Walter and Jerry Receconi of Tacoma, and Alfred Receconi of Albequerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Victor F. Caruzzi, her son Richard A. Caruzzi of Tacoma, and her daughter Rita M. (Roger) Hoskins of Port Orchard. The family would especially like to thank Carol and Kathy from Franciscan Hospice and the staff from Arcadia Health Care who provided such wonderful care. Louise's nephew, Father Edward Receconi of St. Martin's Academy will preside the the Funeral Mass to be held at St. Ann's Church, 7001 S Park Ave., 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 2nd. Louise was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. All who knew her kind spirit and loving soul will miss her. Pub Date: 12/31/2005 Tacoma News Tribune