It is with a heavy heart that we regretfully announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Best Friend and just a truly loving, remarkable, woman Joyce S. Carollo, age 84, of St. Petersburg. She passed away Wednesday evening, August 18, 2021, at the Hospice Care Center after a 3-month battle of cancer.

She was born July 25, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Peter Carollo, her parents, sister and two brothers.

Joyce was an avid collector of many things including flamingos, jigsaw puzzles, M&M collectibles and much more. She liked to cook, go to garage sales, shopping, doing puzzles, going on cruises and family gatherings. Everyone who knew her, loved her. You couldn't help but to love her laugh, her stories, her jokes, her personality, and her beauty. She was an amazing woman who will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

Joyce is survived by her children Diane Houston, Pam Dease, Russ Habbe and Kathe Habbe. Devoted grandmother to Deanna Szura and Jillian Prieto (Jon), Brett and Kyle Habbe; great grandmother of Alanah Rivera, Joslyn Wilson, Dominick and Donovan Prieto; sisters: Judy Honegger, Jane Hill DiGiorgio Jeppson and Janet Hill; her buddy Petey and many friends.

The family will receive friends at R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home Saturday, September 4 from 12 noon until service time of 2 P.M.

In Lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Hospice will be accepted in honor of Joyce Carollo.