David Caruso
Caruso in 2003, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: David Stephen Caruso
Place of Birth: Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 7, 1956
Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Irish (mother)
David Caruso is an American actor and producer. He has starred on the television series NYPD Blue and CSI: Miami, and in the film Jade, among other projects.
David is the son of Joan Frances (O’Connell), a librarian, and Salvatore Charles Caruso, a magazine and newspaper editor. His father was of Italian descent and his mother was of Irish ancestry.
He has a daughter with his former wife, actress Rachel Ticotin; and two children with his former partner Liza Marquez.
David’s maternal grandfather was William Patrick O’Connell (the son of James Joseph O’Connell and Ellen “Nellie” O’Neill). William was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. James was the son of Irish emigrants, Daniel O’Connell and Mary Burns, the former of County Kerry. Nellie was of Irish descent, and was the daughter of Richard O’Neill and Margaret Quinlan.
David’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth A. McDermott (the daughter of Thomas McDermott and Mary McCue). Elizabeth was born in Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York.
Sources: Obituary of David’s mother – https://www.mchoulfuneralhome.com
Marriage announcement of David’s maternal grandparents, William Patrick O’Connell and Elizabeth A. McDermott – https://bplonsite.newspapers.com (page 15)
David’s maternal grandfather, William O’Connell, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
David’s maternal grandfather, William O’Connell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of David’s maternal great-grandfather, James Joseph O’Connell – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of David’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Daniel O’Connell – https://www.familysearch.org
David’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. McDermott, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. (McDermott) O’Connell – https://www.newspapers.com
I found David’s family tree on Ancestry.com, however it requires subscription. If you have it, his family tree is located here: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/89163930/person/282014792822 or https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/family-tree/person/tree/89163930/person/282014792822 (if you use Ancestry Library Edition)
Joan’s birth name is Joan Frances (O’Connell). Charles’ first name is Salvatore, so he is a middle-namer. However, there were two boys named Charles Caruso in the 1940 U.S. Census: one who was the son of Charles and Jennie Caruso ( https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQL1-PG7 ) or one who was the son of Salvatore and Josephine Caruso ( https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQL1-PG7 ). He was born on November 3, 1932 in New York City, so I think the latter is his, though I still have doubt about his parentage until someone can get a copy of his birth certificate.
David’s maternal grandfather was William Patrick O’Connell (the son of James Joseph O’Connell and Ellen “Nellie” O’Neill). William was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. James was the son of Irish emigrants Daniel O’Connell and Mary Burns, the former of County Kerry. Nellie was of Irish descent, and was the daughter of Richard O’Neill and Margaret Quinlan.
David’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth A. McDermott (the daughter of Thomas McDermott and Mary McCue). Elizabeth was born in Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York.
Obituary of David’s mother – https://www.mchoulfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3735338/Caruso-Joan/index.php
Marriage announcement of David’s maternal grandparents, William Patrick O’Connell and Elizabeth A. McDermott – https://bplonsite.newspapers.com/image/543670271/ (page 15)
David’s maternal grandfather, William O’Connell, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5Q4-9DC
David’s maternal grandfather, William O’Connell, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4NP-ZHB
Death record of David’s maternal great-grandfather, James Joseph O’Connell – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNQ-4GB
Death record of David’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Daniel O’Connell – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27BG-NTN
David’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. McDermott, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSLX-LRH
Obituary of David’s maternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. (McDermott) O’Connell – https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52601971/obituary-for-elizabeth-a-oconnell/?xid=637&_ga=2.43081319.319131305.1634797334-1026868437.1634038661