Carol Ann Santamauro
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Carol Ann Santamauro

  • September 22, 1929 - September 17, 2011
  • Hamden, Connecticut
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“I will always have nothing but fond memories of Carol. lots of fun and laughs. She was a VERY special lady. I am very gratefull that I was able to...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Paul Desiderio - Branford, CT

“Carol was all I could have hoped for in an Aunt. Every one of my limited visits were enjoyable right up to and including my last one in July when we...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Paul Cochrane - Euless, TX

“Dear Wendy & Family, I am so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Your loving memories of her will forever live in all of your...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: sally durso - branford, CT

“Cindy, Wendy, Vicky and Kerry, I am so very sorry for your loss. I'll cherish the memories of the fun we had going with your mom to Orange and...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Lynne Krupa - North Haven, CT

“Kerry and Bob, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Carol was a lovely person and know how much you will miss her, but she left many wonderful memories....Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Terry Malaghan - Westerly, RI

“Kerry and family, so sorry for your loss. I know how special Carol was to all of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Patty - East Haven, CT

“Gloria Bogen & family wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Carol Santamauro. We share in your loss and are thinking of you. ...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Gloria Bogen - North Haven, CT

“To Kerry and Family, So very sorry to read of Carol's passing. I know how loved she was by you. My deepest sympathy to you, Robert and the boys.....Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Virginia Ryan Sandella - Guilford, CT

“TO KERRY AND YOUR FAMILY, THE MELILLO FAMILY WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. WE WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN OUR...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: MARISA AND TOM MELILLO - WOLCOTT, CT

“Carol & I have been friends for a very long time - I cherish the memories of days gone by and will be eternally grateful for our very special...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: nancy law - pawcatuck, CT

“I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Carol was a very special lady and will be missed. You are all in my prayers. Love Rose ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Rose Narcisco - Branford, CT

“My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. Our loss is as great as her huge heart. Never forget, she lives on through our love - we all carry...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Jackie Manning - Cary, NC

“Mommy, It has been a long and painful journey for you. You are finally home. I am going to miss you forever. I know you are at peace, but my heart...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Victoria Simiola - Hamden, CT


On September 17, 2011, Carol Ann Santamauro, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest. She was born in Cambridge, MA on September 22, 1929 to the late Paul V. and Mary Ruth Hale Cochrane. Carol was a dedicated teacher for the New Haven Public School System for 33 years. She devoted her life to her four daughters and five grandchildren; Cindy (Chris) Rizzutto, Wendy (Mark) Santamauro, Victoria (Frank) Simiola, and Kerry (Robert) Law; grandchildren, Brendan, Nicholas, Brian, Alexandra, and Harrison; sisters, Janet Barrows, Patricia Lawes, and Romily Cofrancesco. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Santamauro, her sister, Shelia Cochrane and her brother, Paul V. Cochrane. A very special thank you to Halina for caring for Carol like her mother and to Dora who also cared greatly for Carol. Her family would also like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Charles DiSabatino, the staff at Hospice, especially; Elizabeth, Christina, Sarah, and Kathy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Tuesday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment in Centerville Cemetery. BEECHER & BENENTT, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions in Carol's memory may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.