Carole Ellen Girimonte
Obituary
Carole Ellen (Barr) Girimonte, 64, of Newfield
unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013, and is now with her parents in heaven.
She was
born in Camden to the late Harry and Terry Barr. Raised in N.E. Philadelphia, she graduated from cosmetology
school. Soon after school, she met and married the love of her life, Peter Richard Girimonte. They relocated
to Newfield to raise their family and remained longtime residents. Her parents owned and operated The Newfield
Tavern for more than 30 years while she and Peter opened up Pete's Shoe Repair in Vineland and then later in
Bridgeton. She was very happy working with leather side by side with her husband and best friend. There was
nothing more important to Carole than her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed camping trips, big family
dinners, and hanging poolside with family and friends. She kept busy by sewing, crocheting, playing computer
games, rolling tobacco and was always excited to collect free gifts from computer advertisements; there was
always something interesting arriving by mail. Her family will always have the greatest memories of Carole and
her sister, Cherie, always dancing, whether it was the Jitterbug, Bristol Stomp or the Mash Potatoes. Carole
will be forever missed and loved by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years,
Peter Girimonte; daughter, Christina Williamson; sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Clare Girimonte, and
Stephen and Jennifer Girimonte; four grandchildren, Autumn Williamson, Peter Girimonte Jr., Gabriella
Girimonte and Ella Girimonte; and her sister, Cherie Girimonte. Carole was predeceased by her parents, Harry
and Helene (Wood) Barr.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are
under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland.
Donations in memory of
Carole can be made to: Make A Wish Foundation of New Jersey, P.O. Box 4028, 1034 Salem Road, Union, NJ
07083.
To send online condolences, please visit the "Book of Memories" Tribute/Condolence section on
the funeral home website at www.ronefuneralservice.com.
Published in The Daily Journal on Apr. 24,
2013