Carolyn A. Bavero

Carolyn A. Bavero, passed peacefully from this life to the next on December 9, 2003, surround by her loving family after a long, courageous and faith filled battle with illness. She was 54 years old. Born October 2, 1949 to Angelina & Frederick Grippi, She grew up in the loving company of her parents and her two sisters, Melinda Bennett and Toni Russolello, as well as two brothers Fred Grippi, Jr. and Joseph Grippi, all of whom survive her. In August of 1972, she married her beloved husband, Ronald Bavero, with whom she shared her extraordinary life. Carolyn's greatest joy's where her four children Christen, Theresa, James, And Joanna Bavero. Who she nurtured and loved with great care and dedication. For most of her life Carolyn was a teacher most recently at her beloved Maria Regina High School. For Carolyn, teaching was not simply a job, but the essence of her being. In life she taught all of us, Love, patience, dedication kindness, courage, and faith. She is our immortal diamond. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 10:00 AM Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, NY. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of Flowers Donations may be made to Maria Regina High School, 500 Hartsdale Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530 attention Sister Danielle, Principal, for the establishment of the Carolyn A. Bavero Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Born in New York City on Oct. 2, 1949
Departed on Dec. 9, 2003 and resided in Thornwood, NY.

Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
&
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Service: Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

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