Obituary: Carole A. Federation, 84, of East Haven

Obituary courtesy of Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home:

Carole A. Federation, 84, of East Haven passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023 in Branford, Connecticut. Born in June 1938 in New Haven to Charles and Eva Mack, Carole is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Federation and brother, C. Donald Mack. Carole is survived by her children, Joseph (Francis) Federation, Kathryn (Dennis) Carn, Linda (Kent) Roeser, and Michael Federation; her grandchildren, Carolelyn, Katelyn, Julia, Lilly, and Joseph; her great-grandchildren, Aura Celeste and Caden; her sister-in-law (faithful caregiver and the sister she never had), Marianne Torello; her nephews David (Debra) Mack, Anthony (Michelle) Poleshek, and Edward (Nancy) Poleshek; her niece Anne (Lou) Pacelli; her great-nephews Steven and Matthew; and her dear friend of many years Carol Longley.

Carole enjoyed square dancing, gardening, watching and cataloging the many birds in her yard, and was a dedicated fan of the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team. Carole was passionate in decorating and improving the family home in East Haven and vacation cottage in New Hampshire with her husband Joe. A voracious reader, she surrounded herself with books and was unbeatable in Scrabble and Jeopardy. She impressed upon her children a love of knowledge and appreciation for education. Carole, along with Joe, worked closely with many local community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, The East Haven High School Band Parents Association, and the East Haven High School Gridiron Club, mentoring many who became and remained close friends throughout the years. Carole loved spending time at home, surrounded by family, friends, and many loving pets who miss her greatly. Most of all, Carole loved Joe, sharing an amazingly rich and fruitful life. Reunited with the man she loved for more than 60 years, their romance continues for eternity.

Family and friends are invited to gather and pay their respects from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven with burial and graveside service to follow at East Lawn Cemetery, 58 River Street, East Haven.

Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Carole Federation to The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or by visiting https://www.hospice.com/honor-memorial-gifts/.