Write a commentCarole Ann Donabella-Sullivan, 87, of Oswego, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at Oswego Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born on February 5th, 1938 in Oswego, NY, Carole was the daughter of late Frank Donabella and Margaret Hogan-Donabella.
Carole graduated Oswego High school with the class of 1956. She attended Auburn memorial hospital school of nursing. She was well known in the juniors department at the local Oswego Jc Penney for over 30 years.
Carole devoted her life to her children, family and friends. Creating a warm and welcoming home where traditions were cherished and laughter was plentiful. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, watching her favorite game shows on tv, doing crossword puzzles, going to casinos and was an avid BINGO player. Her favorite restaurant was Canale's a local family owned Italian restaurant located in Oswego, NY. She was also a member of T.O.P.S. (Take off pounds sensibly) and K.O.P.S. (Keep off pounds sensibly) for many years.
Carole found her greatest joy in time spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her strength, and the deep love she shared with everyone fortunate enough to know her.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Sullivan and Ronald Sullivan (Elizabeth Weimer) both of Oswego, NY. Granddaughter, Regina Sullivan of Daytona beach, FL. Grandson, Michael Sullivan Jr. of Oswego, NY. Great grandsons, Matthew Branchau of Daytona beach, Florida and Giovanni Sullivan of Oswego, NY. Great granddaughter, Azora Sullivan of Oswego, NY. Sister, Joan Donabella-Taylor and brothers, Frank, Mark & Fred Donabella all of Oswego, NY.
She was pre-deceased by her former husband of 25 years John L. Sullivan Sr. "Dapper", her daughter, Theresa Sullivan-Fairly and son John L. Sullivan.
Per her request there will be no calling hours and services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carole's memory directed to dementia research through Dementia society at Dementia Society of America®
Carole's gentle heart and unwavering love will be dearly missed, but her legacy will live on in all those whose lives she touched.
