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Carol A. Alukonis

1940 - 2024

Carol A. Alukonis obituary, 1940-2024, Rowley, MA

BORN

1940

DIED

2024

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426 Broadway (Rt. 129)

Lynn, Massachusetts

Carol Alukonis Obituary

Carol A. (McGrath) Alukonis, 83
1940 - 2024
Rowley - Carol M. (McGrath) Alukonis, age 83, of Rowley, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Beverly Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Milton J. and Elizabeth C. (O'Donnell) McGrath. Carol attended St. Pius V School and was a graduate of St. Mary's Girls High School, class of 1958. Carol went on to obtain an Associates Degree from Marian Court Junior College in 1988 and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Northeastern University where she graduated summa cum laude in 1993. Carol worked in various professional capacities for over 50 years retiring as a meeting manager from Osram Sylvania in 2008. Always a voracious reader, and an outspoken advocate for women's rights, Carol loved to travel having enjoyed several trips to Europe, the Caribbean as well as memorable trips to Hawaii and Alaska. Carol loved her cats, crossword puzzles, and her famous Trivial Pursuit parties. Carol's biggest passion was always her family. She was a devoted mother, aunt, sister, daughter and friend.
Carol is survived by her son Eric J. Alukonis and his wife Pamela of Rowley, She is also survived by her brother Daniel F. McGrath and wife Phyllis of Titusville, FL. Nephews and Nieces; Larry P. Lathum, Jr. and his wife Jan of Attleboro, Kathleen, P. Lathum of East Hampstead, NH, Carolyn A. Myers and late husband Scott of Londonderry, NH, Phyllis M. St. Pierre and husband Kenneth of Londonderry, NH, Mary E. Genest and husband James of Stoughton, Sandra L. Cerrato and husband David of Titusville, FL and Michael J. McGrath and wife Liz of Titusville, FL. Carol is also survived by her close cousin Joanne M. O'Donnell of Manchester, NH and devoted friend, Carol A. Dowling of Hopkinton. She was predeceased by sister Elizabeth M. Lathum and her husband Larry P. Lathum, Sr.
Service Information: Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, from 9:00 - 10:30AM at the Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn. Funeral mass will follow at at St. Pius V Church, Maple St., Lynn at 11:00AM. Burial will occur at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody at a later date. Online guestbook at http://www.Solimine.com.

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Published by Daily Item on Sep. 5, 2024.

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