Carolina Barile

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Carolina — a woman whose life was defined by love, selflessness, and unwavering devotion to her family. Born in Italy, Carolina carried her roots proudly with her when she immigrated to Jersey City, where she built a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Alessandro. Carolina is survived by her loving husband, Alessandro; her daughters, Lucia and Cristina; her son in law, Emiddio; and her adoring grandchildren: Louis, Maria, Nicco and Mia. She was preceded in death by her beloved children, Maria and Felice, who she now joins in eternal peace. She is also survived by her dear sister Anna, and was predeceased by her brother Michele. Carolina leaves behind many loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends — all of whom were touched by her kindness and warmth. Carolina’s love was most often expressed through her cooking. She was the best cook in the family — her food brought generations together around the table. She never sat to eat herself, always fluttering between the stove and the table, urging everyone to eat more and proudly clearing plates the moment a meal was done. Feeding her family brought her immense joy and purpose, and she poured her heart into every dish. She was the family seamstress, repairing hems and stitching love into every thread. Her hands worked tirelessly, not only in the kitchen but at the sewing machine, ensuring everyone was cared for in the smallest, most meaningful ways. Carolina also had her beloved routines: Italian music filled her home, game shows filled her afternoons, and America’s Funniest Home Videos filled her laughter. She never missed a day of buying her lotto tickets, and the local store workers knew her affectionately as “Blondie” and “Mommy.” Carolina was the matriarch — the one who held the family together, who gave endlessly without ever asking for anything in return. Her love was stitched into our clothes, simmered in our meals, and wrapped around us in every moment we spent with her. We will miss her endlessly. But her spirit, her recipes, her stories, and her love will live on in all of us. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Friday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Entombment will follow be in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, NJ. The family will receive friends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Friday, August 1, 2025, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Should you so desire Donations in loving memory of Carolina may be made to either: St Jude Children's Research Hospital online at: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?product_code=ECGLMMENAMemorialRiveredge&frequency_selected=0&sc_icid=impactgiving-dedicate-bttn Or to Shriners Children's Hospital online at: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/campaign/618584/donate

Carolina Barile

October 24, 1937 - July 28, 2025