Carolyn Arvoy

Carolyn Ann Gazzini Arvoy passed away peacefully and with family by her side on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at Stamford Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with an illness. She was 80 years old. Carolyn will be greatly missed by her family. Carolyn was born on May 11, 1942, in White Plains, NY to Biaggio and Violet Gazzini. She was the loving sister to her brother, Steve Gazzini, whom she devoted her life to caring for after her mother’s untimely passing. Carolyn would recount her idyllic childhood experiences, her favorite memories being with her grandfather, Pasquale Mete, working in his jewelry store, cleaning the glass jewelry cases, and trips with him to New York City. Carolyn was proud to attend the Academy of our Lady of Good Counsel, an all-girls Catholic school, where she would meet her best friends, friendships she maintained until her death. Carolyn worked at AT&T after high school, a job that clearly gave her a lot of confidence and that she enjoyed. It was there that she met her former spouse, and was married in 1965. Carolyn was a loving mother to her four children, Paul Arvoy, Ronald Arvoy, and Scott Arvoy, all of Stamford CT, and Lauren Byrnes of Stratham, NH. Carolyn devoted much of her life to her children, all of whom would say that they were her “favorite” because that is how she treated each of them. Some cherished family memories include a trip to Hershey Park, many, many weekends at the baseball field watching all 3 sons play, and indulging her daughter with a trip to NYC. Carolyn’s love for her children is one of her greatest legacies. Carolyn was a proud “working mom”. For many years she worked at local banks, then in finance at ACMI in Stamford, CT, and retired from UNIMIN Corp, in New Canaan, CT in 2012 She moved to Clearwater. FL and spent 10 years soaking up the sun and enjoying views of Tampa Bay from her living room. It was a retirement that she worked hard for and truly she enjoyed this time, hosting many visits from family and her grandchildren. Carolyn was best known as “Nana” to her grandchildren who could not adore her more. The joy that they brought to her life could not be measured. She was proud to watch them grow up and praised their accomplishments. Carolyn returned to Stamford, CT in October of 2022 and would spend the last 4 months of her life enjoying that time with her grandchildren. It was truly a gift. Carolyn loved her soap operas, a bowl of Pasta Fagioli from Mario the Baker, was an avid reader, closely followed politics, and had the most wonderful laugh you have ever heard. She loved to be surrounded by family, telling stories of her childhood, especially with her devoted cousin, Michele Mastro. The many hours around the dining room table with her aunts and uncles, reminiscing and laughing together, are memories that the family will hold dear. Carolyn is survived by her brother and nephew, Steve and Ben Gazzini. Her devoted children and their spouses Paul Arvoy and daughter-in-law, Lisa Arvoy, Ronald Arvoy, Scott Arvoy and daughter-in-law, Joanne Connetta, and Lauren Byrnes and son-in-law, Gregory Byrnes. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Nick Mattioli, Morgan Arvoy, Kristen Arvoy, Leah Arvoy, Paul Arvoy, Jr. and Ryan Byrnes, and Matt Johnson and Amanda Kennedy and family including her great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Connor, and Jack Kennedy. The family will celebrate the life of Carolyn Arvoy on Saturday, March 11th at Bosak Funeral Home, in Stamford CT. Public viewing hours are between 9AM and 11AM, followed by a service. She will be buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in White Plains, NY. If you wish, you may make donations in Carolyn's name to Sandy Hook Promise at https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/. To make an online remembrance for the family online, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Carolyn Arvoy

May 11, 1942 - March 2, 2023