Carol Macaluso

On August 17, 2024, Carol May (Kuiken) Macaluso passed away peacefully after a very sudden decline in her health. She was only 83 years of age. Carol was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Carol, the eldest of nine children, was born on December 25, 1940, to Jessie and Bernard Kuiken in Paterson, New Jersey. Her early jobs included working as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone Company and as an office assistant at Norda, Flavor, and Fragrance Specialties. But her greatest job and accomplishment was being a homemaker, a wife, and a mother. She was strong and always striving to make everything better. She enjoyed soap operas, crocheting, Nascar, and decorating her home. She always ensured her home was more than a roof over her head but a warm, inviting place for everyone to enter. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Daniel; their children Joanne (Steve), Valerie (William), Lorraine (Charlie), and Susan (Doug); ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Ed (Lynn), John (Joanne), and Bill (Susan); one sister, Dee; nieces, nephews, cousins, many caring friends, and her beautiful dog Teddy. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Bernard; her son Daniel; three brothers, Butch, Chuck (Linda), and Stephen; and one sister Marianne (Ronald). Her departure comes as a great shock and a deep wound, and it is somberly felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her deeply. The family truly appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you make contributions to our memorial fund, Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, in lieu of flowers. A celebration of life will be held at noon on September 28, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Whippany in Whippany, NJ, with a repass at the church following the interment. If Carol were to leave one legacy behind, it would be for you to go out and do something that brings you real joy and share it with those around you. As she held all of us in her heart, she will live in a special place in our hearts forever. May God Bless Carol.