Jean E. Pendred Carofano, 64, of 98 Clintonville Road, North Haven passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore J. Carofano. Born in New Haven on June 17, 1947; a daughter of the late George and Mildred Miller Pendred. Jean had worked for the SNET Company for 28 years and later as a secretary for Quest Diagnostic Labs. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church, New Haven. Loving mother of Joseph (Samantha) Carofano of Sturbridge, MA and Salvatore “Buddy†Carofano of North Haven. Loving grandma of Amanda and Joey Carofano. Beloved sister of Georgia (Bill) Burwell of North Haven.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning at 9:15. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
I had the pleasure of working with Jean at SNET back in the 70s. Jean was a fun-loving, caring woman who showed kindness and compassion to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I worked with Jean for many years, and shared many many wonderful years together. She was a beautiful person.
Sal, Joe, Buddy, Sam and Family,
We’ll miss Jean so very much, but know as you celebrate her life, she’ll continue to watch over all of you and keep you safe, as she is now at peace and able to smile down on all of you. Wish we could be with you at this time, but know all the family and friends will hold you tight and be with you to speak joyfully of her life and the memories everyone holds dear.
May all the years of wonderful memories help console you now in your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With all our love-Josh, Michelle, Nicholas, Katherine & Benjamin David
Dear Uncle Sal, Joey & Buddy,
You are in our every thought and prayer. Your Mom will be missed by so many, as she is loved by so many. A true gem. I will treasure all the great times with Auntie Jean as a child, and having sauce on Sunday. Lots of FOOD!!
With all our love and sympathy to you and the whole family.
Stacy & Angelo
To the Carofano family, you have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Jean will be miss dearly by her family, but also by anyone that has had the pleasure of knowing her, no matter how briefly. I extend my sypathy to you and especially my love to Jean as she rests in peace.
It was a privelege to care for you…I will think of you & Sal always when I sit in my kitchen & watch the birds on th back deck…Peace be with you and your family
She was a wonderful person. I am happy I had the blessing to meet her. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends.
You Will Be Missed Dearly.