Carol Garino (nee Herron) of Huntley, IL and Mesa, AZ born on January 31, 1934 was born to eternal life on January 8, 2014.
She was born in St. James, MO to the late James Frederick and Jewel Herron.
Carol was the beloved wife of John Garino for nearly 57 years. She was the cherished mother of John (Cindy), Theresa (Bob), Maria (Bob), and Jonette (Mark). She was the adored “Nana/Grandma” of Nicole, Mia, Natalie, Becky, Charlotte, Eric (Susan), Zach, Alex, Torie, Lauren (Jeremy), and Jared. She was a devoted sister to Robert, Marvin, Charles, and Steven.
Carol earned a Nursing Degree from Washington University in 1954, a Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Alverno College, Milwaukee in 1980 and a Masters Degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Detroit in 1984. She retired from her nursing career to begin a free publication – The Independence - for the disabled community in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. Her first edition included an interview with James Brady who was wounded in the 1981 attempted assassination of President Reagan.
Carol lived in Brookfield, WI for more than 28 years, during which time she was a devout member of St. Mary’s Visitation Church of Elm Grove.
Carol’s passion was traveling all over the world with her husband, family and friends. She visited more than 45 countries, as well as every province in Canada, and every state in the USA.
Visitation to be held on Friday, January 17th from 9:00 until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. A PRIVATE burial is planned at St. Mary Visitation Cemetery in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Wounded Warriors, Alzheimer’s Foundation, St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Huntley, IL or the charity of your choice.
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Carol will be missed by all whose lives she touched. We know that she touched OURS! We feel your loss, but know that she is a better place. We'll always keep good memories of her.
John and family I always enjoyed Carols visits I will always remember her beautiful smile she was a special lady love and prayers.
To John and family, even though I only knew Carol through Ladies in the Sun Golf League and Sun City Golf Club activities, I will remember her friendliness and polite, soft-spoken ways. I always looked forward to her return from Ariz. in the Spring , where we often shared a golf cart together . She will be missed. Please accept my sincere sympathy and may happy memories bring you peace, helping you at this time and in the future.
Condolences to Carol Garino's husband John and children.
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