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Carolyn Cello Obituary
10/19/1943 - 05/11/2024
Carolyn Grace Cello, 80, of Southington and former longtime Meriden resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Southington Care Center.
Carolyn was born on October 19, 1943 in Meriden to the late Louis and Flora (Vitale) Cello. She graduated from Platt High School class of 1963 and retired from Travelers Insurance Company after 40 years of service. Carolyn enjoyed spending summers in Ocean City, MD with her extended family as well as listening to her favorite 60's and 70's crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow and (her favorite) Sergio Franchi. Carolyn was a loyal fan of the UConn Women's basketball team and the New York Yankees. She enjoyed hours of reading and solving word search puzzles. In addition to her loving parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her beloved sisters Lois Grimaldi and Joann Mongillo, brother-in-law Donald Grimaldi and niece, Angela Grimaldi. She is survived by her cherished nieces and nephews who she referred to as her "kids," Steven and Frances Mongillo, Kyle and Lisa Niles, Gerard and Lyn Limanni, Chris Grimaldi and Paul and Elizabeth Mongillo. Carolyn is also survived by her brother-in-law, George Mongillo as well as many cousins, great-nieces and nephews. Carolyn's family would like to thank the entire staff at Southington Care Center for their kindness, compassion and excellent care they provided her. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carolyn's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org (http://www.stjude.org/) an organization dear to her heart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com
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Peg DeCarlo Copelin
May 21, 2024
We lived down the street from the Cellos and considered them family.
Carolyn was my favorite babysitter. During the school year she walked me and my brother home from Mt Carmel and entertained me for hours during summer vacation. She was a sweetheart- always patient and kind. My deepest sympathies to her family. I know she will be missed.
Heather Cicio
May 15, 2024
I am so sorry to read about Carol. She lived next door to my parents Tom and Carol Ross. They were extremely fond of her and absolutely loved Louie! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Raffaela Cannatelli
May 15, 2024
Deepest sympathy to the whole family . Remember her at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Ralph Matteo
May 14, 2024
While we haven´t seen Cousin Carolyn in years we remember her, her sisters and her Mom and Dad fondly.
We enjoyed being with her at the "Family Picnics" and at other family events.
She always enjoyed coming to Aunt Angie´s house for Sunday dinner and was always so kind to our "special daughter" Allyson.
Rest in piece Carolyn.
Cousins Ralph and Betty Matteo
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