Carol Santina Luciano Stone, 79, of Cheshire, passed into heaven on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of Manas Ronald Stone.  Named Carol by her parents, the late Ralph F. Luciano and Rose Vertucci Luciano because she was born on Christmas day 1941 and was the youngest of ten children.  Carol and Ron met when they were only 17 and 18 years old and were married on May 30, 1963 for nearly 58 years.  After attending marriage retreat when their children were grown, they renewed their vows, and their marriage became stronger and more loving than ever.  Ron became a loving caregiver when Carol needed him as she had been for him.  She is survived by her four children Manas Ronald Stone, Jr. (Erica), David Kenneth Stone (Vicki), Rhonda-Lisa Stone Allen, and Elizabeth Teresa Stone Welles (Adam), who loved her dearly, and she adored.  Carol was called Neenanaw by her nine grandchildren: Rachael, Jonathan, Joseph, Camryn, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Connor, Jackson, and Cecelia (her newest redhead), and they were her loves. Sister of Rosemarie Bufano and the late Angelina DiBiaso, Frances Aiudi, Teresa Rivellini, Dominic, Anthony, Ralph, Jr., Alfred, and Pasquale Luciano.  She had many nieces, nephews, and other relatives whom she cherished. Carol had many extraordinary friendships over the years including some from high school and was a member of various support groups.  She was a devoted stay at home mother, and later became a part time realtor.  She was more interested in helping others find a home they loved than the money.  Carol was a devout Catholic and a woman of faith.  Her hobbies were yoga and water aerobics. She loved to sing, dance, and laugh.  She was also a great confidant to her family and friends.  Carol was always looking for self-improvement, not realizing that she was already amazing.

The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, May 11th from 9:00 to 10:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Bridget of Sweden Church, 175 Main Street, Cheshire at 11:30. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. (masks and social distancing strictly required for all services) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to EWTN or the charity of your choice