The life-long Islander was born in St. George where she lived with her parents Dominic and Helen Carullo and her siblings, Donald, Nancy, Carol and Casey.
The graduate of St. Peter’s Girls HS moved to Westerleigh with her husband Joe. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in August and Gail would often comment about how the years passed so quickly. Gail and Joe shared a love for cruising and enjoyed over 18 cruises together. Joe fondly calls Gail, “his advisor on everything.” They were more than husband and wife; they were the closest friends.
Gail worked for Our Lady of Good Counsel and the Alba House but her favorite job and her proudest accomplishment was being Mom and Grandma. Gail adored her children, Scott and Keri. Her eyes lit up whenever she talked about “My Son, My Son” or “my Keri Ann”. Whether it was enjoying family gatherings or just sharing a cup of tea, they loved spending time together. If you ask Scott and Keri to describe their mom, they would undoubtedly tell you that the woman with the biggest heart, brightest smile, and warmest hugs was their guiding light and “Best Friend”.
Scott and Keri were the light of her life until Gail had grandchildren and then they stole the show! Gail would do anything for her granddaughters, Callie, Ashley, Kate, Amanda and Addison. Gail spent her time cheering them on at basketball games, snuggling with them during Hallmark movies and chatting with them on the phone. Gail could not get enough of her grandchildren – they were her world!
Gail was an extraordinary example for her family. Gail always put other people before herself and she had a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. She genuinely cared about people and brought out the kindness in others. Gail taught her family how to LOVE.
Gail is survived by her husband Joseph. Her son, Scott and his wife, Stacie. Her daughter Keri and her husband, Ralph. Her granddaughters, Callie and Kate O’Brien and Ashley, Amanda and Addison Marrocco. Gail is also survived by her siblings Donald Carullo, Nancy Gardella and Sr. Carol Carullo; her nieces, nephews and many cousins.
YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE MOTHER
You can only have one mother,
Patient kind and true;
No other friend in all the world,
Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
To your mother you will turn,
For all her loving kindness
She asks nothing in return,
As we look upon her picture,
Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine,
And a smile for one and all,
Sweet Jesus, take this message,
To our dear mother up above;
Tell her how we miss her,
And give her all our love.
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