Obituary of Carol Andreoli

Carol A. Andreoli, 80, of Norwalk, Connecticut, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Norwalk, Carol was born on February 8, 1943, to the late Majorie and Harry J. Peet Jr. She attended St. Mary's Primary School and graduated in 1961 from Norwalk High School. In 1963, Carol married her "high school sweetheart," Peter D. Andreoli Jr. Over the course of their 59 years together, Carol and Pete raised two children, built a beautiful home, devoted themselves to their grandchildren, traveled the world, and built a community of family and friends that brought them joy every day. Carol worked for the First District Water Department, where she retired as Office Manager after 33 years of service. Carol "LOVED" Norwalk and cared deeply for the place she called home and its residents. Throughout her life, she made time to serve in many capacities; some of these roles include: Commissioner of the Norwalk Fire Department, Chairman of the Norwalk Library Board of Directors, member of the Republican Town Committee, Chairman of District A Republican Committee, member of the Building Committee of the Norwalk Central Fire Station, a Eucharistic Minister at St. Matthew Church, a Justice of the Peace, a member of the SNBC Auxiliary, as well as the St. Ann's Club Auxiliary, and served as Secretary on the Board of Vantage Point Condo Association. In addition to her husband Pete, Carol is survived by their children, Renee Wright and her husband, Jack, of Renton, Washington, and Michael Andreoli and his wife, Tammy, of Norwalk; along with her four grandchildren, Connor McDonald, Kate McDonald, Caroline McDonald, and Christopher Andreoli. Her family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital for the care and support they so lovingly gave her throughout her cancer diagnosis. Friends may call Thursday, March 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home at 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 31 at 10:00 AM in St. Matthew Church, located at 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, 81 Riverside Avenue, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol's name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org .