Carol Ann DiFranco

Carol Ann DiFranco, Age 72. Cherished and Loving Daughter of Ida (nee Alunni) and Oreste DiFranco (both deceased). Loving Sister of Frank DiFranco, Mary Ann Potts (deceased) and Diane Dahlhausen (husband Bill). Loving and Devoted Aunt of Frankie DiFranco (wife Marissa), Megan Potts, Allie DiVita (husband Mike), Jessie and Elena Dahlhausen. Dearest Great Aunt of Jackson, Anthony and Leo DiFranco and Future Baby DiVita. Dear Lifelong Friend of Donna Gualtiere. Loving Cousin of Alunni, Trigiani, Minichello, Christopher, Ferrante and Nobile Families.

INTERMENT KNOLLWOOD CEMETERY.  

PRAYERS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 11 AM FRIDAY at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME 5236 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST, (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL THURSDAY 4-7 PM. 

Donations in Carol's name suggested to St. Jude Childrens Hospital at: https://www.stjude.org/donate   

or to the ASPCA  at: https://aspca.org

Carol spent her career working for AT&T until her early retirement. Her great love was for her family, but her love for animals surpassed average affection! Carol got great joy in watching her dogs participate in conformation in the show ring and also in the dog sport of "Fly Ball". (A fast paced relay race with teams of dogs, maneuvering hurdles and triggering a box to release a ball). Her ability to connect with her dogs was a gift. Her love for animals prompted her to travel to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to help rescue animals. Carol, to no surprise to her family, came back with 3 puppies and a kitten. She also was involved with the GRIN organization (Golden Retrievers in Need).

Her nieces and nephews will always remember Carol as the most generous and fun loving Aunt with a fiery personality. They always had fun around her and she spoiled them rotten! Always athletic growing up, she would jump into any game going on as long as she could participate. Carol was very proud of her Italian heritage. She loved her big Italian Family, the closeness, and the food they all shared. Carol was loved and will be missed by so many. We take comfort in knowing her pups and family members were there to welcome her home.