Obituary: Carolyn A. Strazza, 88, Of Greenwich

Courtesy of Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home

Carolyn Ann Strazza, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, CT passed away on January 12, 2024 at the age of 88 with family by her side.

Born in Greenwich, CT on October 21, 1935, the only child of Grace (Melillo) and Emilio (Molly) Strazza. She resided at her Riversville Road home most of her life.

After graduating from Greenwich High School, Carolyn went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Endicott Junior College in Beverly, MA. Then she worked for several businesses in Greenwich.

Carolyn was a lover of the arts and music, especially the Rolling Stones. She inherited her artistic talents from her father. She donated an Eagle statue that her father “Molly” sculptured to Round Hill Golf Course.

As a history buff, she often shared her knowledge of Greenwich’s past.

Carolyn loved sports. She was a devoted Yankee and Mets fan and followed tennis and golf. She learned to sew from her seamstress mother. She enjoyed gardening.

She especially enjoyed when her neighbor’s children would visit here. Carolyn had a quick wit with a dry sense of humor and loved to share stories about “who’s who” and “latest town news”. She was independent, soft spoken and always displayed a ladylike demeanor.

A gathering in Carolyn’s memory will be held on Friday, January 19 at 8:15 am at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. A Mass will be held thereafter at 10:00 am at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 84 Sherwood Ave, Greenwich, CT. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, CT per Carolyn’s request.