Carol J. Machiorlatti

Carol J. Machiorlatti obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

Carol J. Machiorlatti

Carol Machiorlatti Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2012.
Carol J. Machiorlatti age 70 passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother Felicia Oddo and brother Mario Oddo. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Kelly Machiorlatti, Karen Waldron, Michael, John, Daniel, Joel and Nathan Machiorlatti, their father Dr. Kenneth L. Machiorlatti, grandchildren Madison Machiorlatti and Colin Waldron, brother Jim (Sheila) Oddo, sister Susan (Martin) Varady, several nieces and nephews. Carol was heavily involved at St. Isidore Parish. She was an accomplished woman with a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology, a talented seamstress who operated her own business while raising seven children. She was a tireless advocate for healthy living and a mentor to many. A Mass of Christian Burial and Committal Service will be celebrated Monday 10:30 am at St. Isidore Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Her family will receive visitors Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Monday 9:30 am to 10:15 am at the Arsulowicz Brothers East Mortuary, 937 Michigan St. NE where a Vigil Service will be Sunday 8 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gilda's Club G.R. Chapter.

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April 30, 2012

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April 27, 2012

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April 26, 2012

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Luke Burke

April 27, 2012

Aunt Carol was a great spirit and always had a smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts are with Uncle Ken and their children. Know that you are not alone and Carol is with the Lord this day.

Joan Formsma

April 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol's lunch friends,
Freddy Miersma and Joan Formsma

Gerald Burke and Family

April 26, 2012

God Bless you Carol - Our Prayers and Best Wishes to you, your family and all who care for you.

We look forward to seing you again.

Gerald Burke Family

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