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Varalli, Carole J.

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May 12, 1946 – January 26, 2021Carole J. (Avoli) Varalli passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Lavina Avoli. Carole is survived by her devoted husband, James Varalli, her children, Tracy Varalli, Anthony (Kelly) Varalli, Julie (Mike) Varalli (Sime); grandchildren Dane (Katie) Varalli, Nathan (Liz) Varalli, Cory White, Taylor White, Paige Varalli, Joshua (Lindsay) Sime, Gabrielle (Bryan) MacCuish, and Abigail ((Marcus) Gray; her siblings, Joseph Avoli, Cathy (Tom) Bailey, Susan (John) Leisenring, Cindy (Rich)Lawrence, Marie (Greg) Herbst, Katharine Weiss, and Aunt Ann Kinsel, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Carole had a long career as a Direct Support Assistant with the Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office. She spent her life caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities and took great pride in her work. She enjoyed her job until the day she retired.When not working hard to provide for her family, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting and spending time with family and friends.

Carole enjoyed exercising at the YMCA and made many friends there. Carole loved to hang out with her sisters shopping and going to lunch and greatly enjoyed traveling with Jim and was never afraid of an adventure. A private service is being planned by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carole’s name to the Open-Door Mission at Opendoormission.com or the American Cancer Society at Cancer.org.

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5 responses to “Varalli, Carole J.”

  1. Brett Johnson Avatar
    Brett Johnson

    We give thanks to God for your precious , strong, courageous and loving heart that touched our family.

    Our love is forever with you.

  2. Sheri Legg Avatar
    Sheri Legg

    Carole was a woman of enormous strength and caring. The love and hospitality she showed me will not be forgotten. She won my heart the moment I met her….I’ll remember her with enduring love and respect.

  3. Todd Johnson Avatar
    Todd Johnson

    We are thinking of your family and praying that you would experience God’s loving comfort during this time.

  4. Carol Patane Avatar
    Carol Patane

    Carole and Jim were such great friends over the years. We met at the YMCA and spent many hours chatting , watching each other workout!! She loved to share stories about her little Sadie and always had an ear to listen to others with problems!! Carole, you will be missed by so many!!

  5. Fran & Ed Rosen Avatar
    Fran & Ed Rosen

    Jim
    So very saddened to see Carole had passed . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.