Caroline Jean Irace

December 11, 1954 - August 9, 2019

Caroline Jean Irace, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019 with her daughter by her side after a long battle with dementia. She was a loving light to all that knew her with the thoughtful, selfless spirit of an angel. Caroline was born December 11, 1954 in East Hartford, CT and raised by her mother, Margaret Rondinone, and her beloved grandparents. She attended East Hartford High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Richard Irace, on September 24, 1976 and moved to Southington, CT. They had two children, Jeffrey and Julia, whom she devoted her life to. Caroline’s compassion and kindness were unmatched, as she loved spending time with elders in her community and often volunteered at Southington Care Center, Meals on Wheels, and other community establishments through her church, Mary Our Queen. Caroline is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Lauren Irace; daughter Julia and son-in-law Michael Fiorini; granddaughter Caroline Fiorini; Aunt Fayanna Risley; cousins Karen and Brad Sage; goddaughter Lynn and her husband Mark Etheridge; mother-in-law Loretta Irace; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She has a grandson on the way that she will surely bless from Heaven. Caroline will be remembered for her warm heart and silly laugh, which always came through well beyond her abilities to speak. God only knows what we would be without her. The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful care people at LiveWell in Plantsville, CT for their service and care of Caroline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday (August 15, 2019) at 1 PM at St Josephine Bakhita Parish in St James Church, Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends may call at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill on Thursday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM just prior to the mass. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.