Carol Marie Mills
Carol Marie Mills, age 75, passed peacefully into the welcoming arms of God on Dec. 29, 2023. She was a loving wife to John Boyhan of Florida; mother to Russell (Filomena) Mills of Connecticut and Randy Mills (Daryl Sinkule) of Texas; and grandmother to Justin, Brianna, Kaitlin and Mia Mills of Connecticut.
Carol was born in New Haven, CT, and grew up in the Fair Haven section. She attended Eli Whitney High School in Hamden and graduated from the hairdressing and cosmetology program to become a talented hairdresser. She worked at several popular salons for many years and transitioned her career into clerical and administrative work. She never lost her love for the trade and working with her hands, and she continued to cut hair out of her home while working full-time.
She also had quite a green thumb, growing many varieties of plants and flowers. She discovered an additional passion in arts and crafts, starting her own business, making and selling beautiful creations, including soaps, jewelry, rosary beads and paintings. In 2018, she and John relocated to Florida. She also had quite a culinary gift, and her vast collection of recipes will be enjoyed for generations. Carol's deep Catholic faith gave her the wings to navigate life’s journey. She will rest in peace knowing the love she shared with others was reciprocated.
Carol is survived by her brother, Joseph Cirillo Sr. of Florida; sisters-in-law, Francis, Jo-Ann and Cynthia Cirillo of Florida, Marge Depalmer of Connecticut; brother-in-law Joseph Boyhan of Florida. She was predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Caroline Cirillo along with siblings, Teresa Goldberg, John, Pasquale and Robert Cirillo. She will be remembered in a Celebratory Mass in her honor at Prince of Peace Church in Sun City Center on Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Contributions in Carol's memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. To donate, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/.
Carol was born in New Haven, CT, and grew up in the Fair Haven section. She attended Eli Whitney High School in Hamden and graduated from the hairdressing and cosmetology program to become a talented hairdresser. She worked at several popular salons for many years and transitioned her career into clerical and administrative work. She never lost her love for the trade and working with her hands, and she continued to cut hair out of her home while working full-time.
She also had quite a green thumb, growing many varieties of plants and flowers. She discovered an additional passion in arts and crafts, starting her own business, making and selling beautiful creations, including soaps, jewelry, rosary beads and paintings. In 2018, she and John relocated to Florida. She also had quite a culinary gift, and her vast collection of recipes will be enjoyed for generations. Carol's deep Catholic faith gave her the wings to navigate life’s journey. She will rest in peace knowing the love she shared with others was reciprocated.
Carol is survived by her brother, Joseph Cirillo Sr. of Florida; sisters-in-law, Francis, Jo-Ann and Cynthia Cirillo of Florida, Marge Depalmer of Connecticut; brother-in-law Joseph Boyhan of Florida. She was predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Caroline Cirillo along with siblings, Teresa Goldberg, John, Pasquale and Robert Cirillo. She will be remembered in a Celebratory Mass in her honor at Prince of Peace Church in Sun City Center on Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Contributions in Carol's memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. To donate, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/.