Donna A. Russo Carbone, 57, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Bill Carbone for 36 years. Donna was born in New Haven on July 16, 1957; daughter of the late Robert and April Lev Russo. Her children and grandchildren were the great loves of her life. She carried that love to the countless children that attended her day care. She owned Donna's Day Care for 32 years and was an avid shopper. Beloved mother of Bill (Jackie) Carbone, Jr., Amanda Carbone, Nicholas (Cristy) Carbone, April and Gina Carbone. Loving grandmother of Kelso, Meadow and the expectant Giavanna in March. Sister of Robert (Shawna) Russo, Sandra Russo and the late Sherril Sawtelle. Aunt of Lauren Brown, Gerald (Valerie) Brown and Armand DeLuca. Also survived by her beloved dog Dakota.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., on Monday morning at 11:00 with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450
Bill, Bill Jr., Amanda, Nicholas, April & Gina,
Bill, Bill Jr., Amanda, Nicholas, April and Gina,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. Take comfort in all the beautiful memories you have to cherish and move forward with courage and strength, by her example. As a mother, I know our priority is the happiness of our children, so honor her by living your life with joy. She’ll forever be with you, and you’ll sense her love and presence throughout your life until you’re together again.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
To all of the Carbone family we are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful women and we know that now she is not suffering anymore. She will sadly be missed. Take care everyone.
The Lefkimiatis Family
bill and family my heart is breaking for you she was a truly beautiful woman inside and out there will be a hole in the hearts of every on that knew her I really want to visit but don't know when the right time is always in my heart and thoughts
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bill and the whole family there's no words to tell you how sorry I am. We lost an amazing woman she was kind, caring and loving. Her family was the world to her. She was awesome in every way. I will forever love Donna, she was a dear friend for over forty years. I miss you Donna, I will always hold you close to my heart. Rest in Peace
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Carbone Family. Donna took care of my kids a while back but I would see her often driving by my house and waving or at Stop and Shop. May she rest in eternal peace.
Our hearts go out to the Carbone Family… Donna was an amazing woman who touched so many children and their families. Her daycare was a warm, trust worthy, caring place where I felt good about leaving my children. She put all of herself into the kids that she cared for and helped to raise. She will truly be missed… <3
Nick And Amanda, my deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Gina and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Donna by chance quite a few years back when I needed after school care for my son, I was so glad that I found her and was able to get to know her. I am sorry that I havent seen her in awhile but everytime she saw me she was so sweet! Rest in Peace Donna!