Carolyn C. Magro, 86, made her transition to her Creator on April 1, 2013 in the comfort of her home in Yonkers, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Carolyn was a trailblazer for her times earning a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the College of New Rochelle in 1949. Happily married to Richard Magro for 60 years, they raised 4 children in their home in Yonkers where they have lived for 56 years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a respected and committed social studies teacher at her parish school, St. Eugene’s, taught CCD for many years and did volunteer work for disabled children. She enjoyed playing Mahjong, bridge, cards, traveling, trips to Atlantic City, gardening, caring for her African Violets but most of all, cooking a delicious Italian meal for her family and friends. She was a devout Catholic and a woman of deep faith with great love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband, Richard, who cared for her in their home, as well as her 3 daughters Susan, JoAnne and Barbara and 3 grandchildren, Victoria, James and Katherine. She will live forever in our hearts and be deeply missed. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, Bronxville, Between the hours of 6 to 9 pm Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Eugene’ s Church, Yonkers, on Saturday, April 6 at 10 am. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association to help end this epidemic.
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