Carol A. McCue

Carol Ann McCue, age 74, died tragically on November 9, 2021, the victim of a vehicular accident while walking in her Wethersfield neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Florence (Desiderio) McCue and her brother-in-law, Bruce Hill. Carol was born April 3, 1947, in Newark, NJ. She graduated from the University of Michigan and went on to earn two Masters degrees. Carol taught in the Hartford School district for over 30 years. She was an esteemed educator who was honored on the state level for introducing technology to the Hartford schools. She was an elementary teacher at Burns, McDonough (where she was the union rep) and at Moylan Schools. Carol was a very active member of the Hartford Federation of Teachers, local 1018. Carol was a devout unionist and after retiring became the financial secretary of the HFT-Retiree Chapter, a position she held until her death. She loved gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by her New Jersey family: her sister Linda (McCue) Hill, nephews Michael, Christopher, and Douglas Palermo, great-nieces and nephews, and special cousin, Deborah. She is also survived by her wonderful friends and neighbors in Connecticut. Carol leaves two beloved cats, two of the many pets that she loved and cared for over the years. Donations may be sent to ASPCA.