Caroline G. Turco

Caroline G. Turco of Westerly, passed away peacefully, at the Westerly Health Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at the age of 92.
She was born in Westerly as the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmela Turco, graduated from Westerly High School, and initially worked for McClellan's Store in Westerly, and later moved on to work at the McClellan's main office in New York City.
Caroline was a great patron of and loved and enjoyed Opera, and attended many performances in both New York City and Hartford, CT, where she later worked for many years as the Office Manager for her brother Dr. Vincent J. Turco, an Orthopedic Surgeon.
She also enjoyed cross word puzzles and was a faithful communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.
She traveled the world extensively with her sister Rose, and visited Italy several times, European Countries, South America, China and Russia.
She is survived by her brother Anthony J. Turco and his wife Carolyn A. Turco of Danvers, MA, as well as fourteen (14) nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Dr. Vincent J. Turco, Dr. Frank E. Turco, Joseph A. Turco, Raymond R. Turco, and Edward V. Turco, along with her sister Rose D. Turco,
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High Street, Westerly, R.I. 02891.
Carol had resided at the Elms Retirement Home in Westerly for the past 14 years, and her family is grateful for the wonderful care given to her as a resident.
A visiting hour will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, from 9:30-10:30 and immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. Interment will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com