Carol Marro
Carol Louise Marro, 85, of Putnam Valley, passed away on Nov. 7 at her daughter’s home in South Carolina.
Marro was born in Waukegan, Ill. to Leila and Walter Kulibert on Dec. 25, 1934. She went to school in New York City, where through mutual friends she met and married Joseph Marro on May 14, 1960, in Saint Frances de Chantal. She was a longtime resident of Putnam Valley, where they raised their six children.
Marro was heavily involved in Holy Spirit Church in Peekskill as both a member of the church choir and a chaplain. She also had substantial involvement in the Putnam County Democratic Party, the Red Hat Society, League of Women Voters and as a leader in the Girl Scouts. She also served as a parent advocate for the Special Education Department in Putnam Valley.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her six children, Kathryn (Peter) Valesey, Charles (Kim) Marro, Laura (Marc) Pedalino, Leila (Karl) Meybaum, Joseph Marro Jr. and Matthew (Tina) Marro; her 19 grandchildren; her great-grandson; and her sister-in-law, Ingrid Marro. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held in Albany and Carol was buried next to her husband at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy, N.Y.
To leave a message condolence for the family or to view Carol’s video tribute, visit www.CannonFuneral.com.
