Obituary: ​Karolyn (Karol) Ann Kelly, of Southbury

Information via Carpino Funeral Home

Karolyn (Karol) Ann Kelly of Southbury CT entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2017 after a series of strokes. She was born in Queens NY on December 24, 1930 the daughter of the late Patrick J. & Alma Kelly. She was the devoted mother of Kathleen Vecsey (Tom), James Licata (Cindy), Laura Cirelli (Orazio) and Karolyn Anderson (Chris).

She will be missed by her cherished grandchildren Jessica, Whitney, Tucker, Melissa, Nicholas , Natalia and Lia and great grandchildren Jackson and Lennox Rose. Karol attended Dominican Commercial High School in Queens, NY and Berkeley College in White Plains, NY. She was employed as a legal secretary at Xerox until her retirement in 1998.

Her greatest pleasure was raising her four children and after the family moved from Long Island up to Somers NY, Karol quickly adapted to country life, enjoying gardening, tennis, golf, and her children's horse shows. As a member of the gardening club and horticulture society she received many ribbons for her beautiful flower arrangements.

She loved the outdoors and was known for her winter sleigh riding and fondue parties. For a number of years she served as a Literacy Volunteer and became dear friends with one of her first students from China, Mr. David Pang and his family where she joined them for many Chinese New Year's celebrations. Karol leaves behind many friends and family including her beloved sister, Alma Lutzker and many nieces and nephews who will carry her in their hearts forever.

She remained life long friends with her ex-husband the late Joseph Licata and his wife Kay. The family would like to thank her caregivers Shakira Edwards and Cecilia Walker for their exceptional care and concern over the past few years.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Karolyn Kelly to Donate Life of Connecticut, P O Box 278, Durham CT 06422. Arrangements will be handled by Carpino Funeral Home at 750 Main Street South , Southbury, CT 06488 where the family will receive the sympathy and condolences of friends and family on Saturday, June 24th from 1-3 p.m.