Aldo Mancusi Brooklyn, New York Obituary

Aldo Mancusi

Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Commendatore Aldo Mancusi was the founder, curator and President of the Enrico Caruso Museum of America. He dedicated much of his life to enlightening us to the wonder of Enrico Caruso and in doing has kept alive the voice and life of the greatest tenor in the world. Aldo’s ability and desire to share his passion for Caruso came from the love he experienced as the child of wonderful immigrant parents and the love of a very patient and participating wife, Lisa. Together they opened the Museum in their home to hundreds of visitors sharing Caruso’s recordings and artifacts with thousands more during exhibitions here and in Italy. Aldo’s well-regarded reputation came from keeping Caruso’s voice and fame ever-present in our modern world; but also from his intelligence, perseverance, humor and Neapolitan spirit. His commitment to promoting Caruso and the Museum has given us many years of cultural edification. Aldo also lectured at many prestigious locations including Fordham University, Brooklyn College, Hofstra University, Montclair State University, the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU, Steinway Hall, Casa Belvedere, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Brooklyn Borough Hall and for many Cultural Organizations. Aldo and the Museum have been featured in newspaper and magazine articles and in TV documentaries both here and abroad. In addition, he traveled to Italy twelve times lecturing and exhibiting the Caruso collection. In 2015, the Italian Government awarded Aldo the title of “Commendatore” something he then shared with his hero, Enrico Caruso. Through his endeavors, he enlightened many in all walks of life, and continued to do so because of the joy it gave to him. Dear Aldo, may God grant you eternal and musical peace!
November 21, 1929 - May 13, 202211/21/192905/13/2022
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January 11
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Doug
December 10, 2022
As a lifelong admirer of Enrico Caruso, I had the pleasure to meet Aldo Mancusi several years ago through his postings about Caruso on Yahoo.
His passion for Caruso and opera was as great as my own and over the years we exchanged many emails and phone calls. He was full ... Continue Reading
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Anthony Valerio
October 1, 2022
Aldo will always remain a great friend, colleague, supporter of my work and other Itlalian and Italian American artists and in my expererience of being with him in his great museum on the top floor of his house, his lovely wife always beside, not only continuing the leg... Continue Reading
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Nilde Rotunno / Cascone
May 30, 2022
I am saddened by the loss of a sincere friend who will always remain alive in my heart. Nilde, wife of Michele Cascone
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May 26, 2022
I administer a group of senior women interested in everything Italian. Just before the COVID shut-down we had planned a visit to the Enrico Caruso Museum and spoke with Commendatore Aldo Mancusi many times while planning our tour. He was always kind, helpful and loved ... Continue Reading
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Eric J. Ierardi MEd.
May 25, 2022
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Aldo. He was a man of great dedication and passion to the culture of Italy. In particular, he kept alive the memory of one of the greatest tenors every produced by Italy, Enrico Caruso. Aldo was a dear friend and he will... Continue Reading
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Marilia Cascone
May 21, 2022
Dearest children, brothers and nephews of the beloved Aldo. I had this sad news of the end of a great man, he left in us all a sign of love, humility, courage and immense sacrifices. Today our Lord will surely give him a special place in heaven. With infinite affection. ... Continue Reading
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Alfonso Cascone
May 20, 2022
dear Aldo, dear relative, friend, beloved man, we will miss you. I will always remember your passion for Caruso and that sound of the voice that resembled an ancient Neapolitan. You had a great life, now rest in peace and look at us from above. Alfonso Cascone & Loredana...
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May 16, 2022
Kim, sending our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. -Your GS PCG Family
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Chris Massucci
May 16, 2022
Love, The Massucci Family Nieces and Nephews - Maria, John, Vincent, Chris and our children
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