Caroline (Azia) Tedone of Wethersfield, CT died peacefully in her sleep on January 8. Born in Hartford on November 12, 1930, Carol was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Joe. Over the last few years of her life, Carol found contentment and happiness living in the Village at South Farms, an active assisted living facility. Though wheelchair bound for the last few years, Carol managed to participate in every activity and almost never missed the afternoon cocktail hour. She also had a reputation for looking stylish, with colorful clothes, matching shoes, lots of jewelry and bright manicured nails.
Carol was born Jewish and converted to Catholicism prior to marrying her husband Joe. Like many converts, Carol became a devout Catholic and was an active participant in many activities at Sacred Heart Church in Wethersfield. From being president of the Guild of St Theresa and holding other leadership positions, to cleaning the altar and counting weekly offerings, to ultimately becoming a deacon of the church, Carol fully embraced and supported her church. One of the highlights of her life was receiving the Archdiocesan St. Joseph’s Medal of Appreciation. She will be remembered for her joy of celebrating Christmas and showering her family with gifts; her generosity, love and support of her church and other organizations including the local democratic party where she manned the polls well into her 80s; her bright red hair; bopping around town with her CAT 44 vanity plate, and her many years at the customer service desk at Caldors.
Carol will be missed by her two sons Joe and his wife Kathy, and Mike and his wife Pam. As well as her 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren Jim Tedone (Archana), Kristen Davis (Rob), Alexandra, Michael, Laura and Jack Tedone as well as 4 great grandchildren, Elle and Lily Davis and Nora and Luca Tedone who were blessed to have such a great Nana.
Funeral Services will be private at the request of the family. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral home has care of the arrangements. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com