Surrounded by her loving family, Mary (Marie) G. (Flynn) Caruso passed away peacefully from the comfort of her own home in Milton to her ultimate home with God on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Proud to be born and raised in Mattapan, and even more proud to raise her own family in Dorchester, she retired to Milton where she continued to enjoy life to the fullest and grow her circle of wonderful friends. Marie simply enjoyed life and, above all, just wanted to be in the loving company of family and friends while making many, happy memories. Marie loved to get to know each and every person she met and make a connection in one way or another. More often than not, all roads led back to Dorchester. But even if they did not, Marie sincerely enjoyed spending time with people, getting to know them and living life both in the moment and to the fullest. Marie will be fondly remembered for her everlasting love for her family and friends, especially her husband, John and her dear friend, Fr. Ron Coyne, her deep faith, her warm smile and bright brown eyes, her beautiful Talbots wardrobe, her love of Aruba, Bermuda, Florida, Ireland, Marshfield and Wellfleet, delicious lasagna, corned beef dip, crabbies, apple pie, brownies and Irish bread, and you could always count on Marie to share a Brigham’s hot fudge sundae or Cadbury chocolate.

Marie attended St. Angela’s in Mattapan and St. Clare’s in Roslindale. For close to 40 years, Marie absolutely loved teaching children with learning disabilities at the Kenny, a Boston Public School literally across the street from her home in Dorchester. Each child brought her joy as she cared for her students as if they were her own. She not only taught them well, especially to be kind and confident, she also respected their differences and supported them in gentle ways. Marie, no doubt, left a lasting impression on countless students over the years and would often recall many of them fondly by name as she shared stories with her family at the dinner table each night. She also would have her children help out in her classroom and perform magic tricks which was always a highlight for not only her students, but for her children. Marie also volunteered often at St. Brendan’s as well as with various political campaigns. She was deeply passionate about supporting her parish as well as her family and friends.

Marie gave her love unconditionally and without measure. All were welcome in her home and she was always willing to help out where she could. The love and light of Marie’s life, John, was Marie’s world right from the moment she “kicked him” to get his attention at Amaru’s Café (formerly Sonny’s and now Industry). It was love at first sight, and the rest, as they say, is history, and a beautiful one at that during their 52 year marriage. John’s love for, and dedication toward, Marie was unconditional, passionate, gentle and caring beyond measure from the moment they met until her last breath. Marie is survived by her other loves of her life, who she consistently reminded she was so grateful to God to have given her, her daughter Denise (Caruso) Queally and her husband, Desmond, of Milton and her son John Caruso, Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Marshfield. She will be missed by her husband, children, their spouses, and grandchildren very deeply. She was a force of nature, in the best way possible, always encouraging them to keep the faith, love endlessly, have fun and laugh often, lend a helping hand and give out great big hugs whenever needed. She taught by example and they vow to always do the same – love and kindness matter most.

Above all, Marie cherished being a grandmother to her Caroline, her Shane, her Charlotte, her Madelyn and her Kenleigh Mae. She is, no doubt, continuing to love and watch over each one of them now in heaven. Nana absolutely loved spending time with her grandchildren, going on vacations, sharing meals, getting their nails done, attending every sports game and event. She celebrated each of them, and their accomplishments – no matter how big or small. She was the best Nana anyone could ever ask for and she will always adore them and be by their sides. A mother’s and nana’s love never, ever dies.

Marie had the most dedicated siblings, whom she loved and cared for dearly, keeping her on her toes as she was the oldest and, let’s say, the more responsible one. Marie loved sharing stories of their upbringing in Mattapan where the siblings enjoyed friendships and shenanigans. Marie also had the most loving parents who raised Marie to be an amazing, intelligent and passionate woman. Predeceased by her brother, Paul Flynn, and her parents Mary (Young) Flynn and William B. Flynn Sr., whom we know all greeted Marie into heaven with open arms. Survived by her loving sister and brother, Patricia (Flynn) McCue of Norwood and William B. Flynn Jr. of Cohasset. Marie leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews whom she loved dearly and will be remembered fondly as Auntie Marie.

The Caruso, Queally and Flynn families want to thank all of our family and friends for their loving support during this time. Special thanks as well to the Irish Connection, the South Shore Visiting Nurse’s Association, and Season’s Hospice which all went above and beyond to care for Marie and her family with immense care and concern.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during visiting hours on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 3PM – 7PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue EAST MILTON. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton at 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 30, 2021. All roads lead back to her burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester.

In lieu of flowers, Marie encourages you to do a small act of kindness for your local food bank, senior center, parish, veteran’s organization, police or fire station or local charity. Some of her favorites were My Brother’s Keeper, St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children and the New England Connection for PKU and Allied Disorders.