MaryRose A. Carreo

Obituary of MaryRose A. Carreo Geneseo/Holley: Millie passed peacefully at her home on February 13, 2019 at age 102. Predeceased by her husband Richard A. “ Blondy” Carreo and her grandson Brannon R. Smith. Survived by her daughters; Kathleen (Robert) Smith of Pittsford and Norene (Philip) Lagana of Geneseo; grandchildren, Marissa (Todd) Schofield, Brie (John) Browne, Elyse (Al) Jones, Kirsten Lagana, Kelsey Lagana, and Celine Lagana; great- grandchildren, Kyle, Grace, and Sophia Schofield, Caden, Shay, and Broden Browne & Emerson Jones. Also survived by her sister-in-law Audrey Robitaille and many nieces & nephews. Millie was a longtime, active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and both the American Legion and Fire Department Woman Auxiliaries, all in Holley, NY. Over the years Millie had always enjoyed making crafts and tending to her many flowers and plants. She took up golf at 75, was still on a bowling league at 88, and received her first pool stick at 90. She was a longtime fan of the Buffalo Bills and was invited to be a guest at their training camp for her 100th birthday. When the players would ask her the key to a long life her answer was always,“be happy”. Her love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends was overflowing and unconditional. Millie’s Funeral Masswas held on Monday, February 18th, 10:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. Burial will be held in the summer at Holy Cross Cemetery, Holley, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.