Ms. Carolyn Gallace Lapinski's Obituary
Carolyn Gallace Lapinski was taken from us unexpectedly on April 10, 2015 when she was just 49. She is preceded in death by her husband, friend and soulmate Henry Lapinski, her sister Natalie Ann Gallace and her father Bruno Gallace, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Carol Vileno Gallace, her children Alexandria, Nicholas, Briana and stepdaughter Elana (Kevin) Marcus. Also survived by brothers Bruno, Raymond (Arelis), Bryan (Stephanie), David (McKenzie) and sisters Michele and Carmela, and father-in-law Teddy Lapinski. Carolyn also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was a graduate of New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle, NY and worked for many years with the city of New Rochelle before moving to Florida in 1990. Among Carolyn’s passions were gourmet cooking, especially with her 4-year old niece Natalie as sous chef, and her beloved dog Harley.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to SPCA Tampa Bay, www.spcatampabay.org.
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