Philip Raymond Caruso, Sr. of St. Francis, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 85. Phil passed peacefully at his home with his beloved wife Mary Lee and beautiful family by his side. Phil was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 3, 1936, to father Peter Caruso and mother Esther (Chojnacki) Caruso. He was the oldest of four brothers, all of whom were very close throughout their lives. Phil attended Saint Frederick School and graduated from Cudahy High School (class of 1955). He was a state qualifier for golf and played on both the varsity football and basketball teams. After high school, Phil enlisted and proudly served in the US Army from 1955-1959, primarily stationed at White Sands Missile Range Army Base (Otero, NM). Following his military service, Phil returned home and helped with the family businesses including Cadet Dry Cleaners. It was in 1960, when his father first purchased Black Bear Beverages in St. Francis, WI., that Phil started a 57-year career as the self-proclaimed "sweetest guy" in town. It was his great joy to work alongside four generations of Caruso. Phil and Mary Lee were married on May 17, 1958 in St. Joseph Parish (Cudahy, WI). Together they loving raised three children, Phil, Jr., Pete, and Lisa. He became affectionately known as "PapaBear"/"Pa", welcoming six grandsons and soon to be five great-grandchildren. Pa was never too far from the sidelines or front row as he proudly followed and celebrated each in their various sports, music, and dance activities. Phil's hobbies included bowling, golf, and looking forward to watching the next big boxing match. He was also actively involved within the St. Francis community for many years, including the St. Francis Chamber of Commerce (member at large) and St. Francis Board of Review. He was also invested in the lives of youth within his community, proudly sponsoring the St. Francis Scholarship Pageant, as well as various youth sports teams. Phil was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Leonard "Lenny" Caruso, Sr. He is survived by his wife Mary Lee (Baur) Caruso; children Philip (Judy) Caruso, Jr., Peter J. Caruso, Sr. and (f. Dodie), and Lisa Caruso; grandchildren Peter (Ashley) J. Caruso, Jr., Vince (Becky) Caruso, Nick (Emily) Caruso, Troy (Jacquelynn) Engibous, Joe (Ven) Caruso, and Alex Engibous; great-grandchildren Jacob, Addison, Avery, Cody and baby Caruso. Phil is also survived by his brothers Peter (Judy) Caruso, Jr., David (Judi) Caruso; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and other dear relatives and friends. A visitation for Phil is planned for Monday, March 14, 2022, from 4 pm to 7 pm at THE FUNERAL HOME. Memorial Service to follow. All are invited to attend.