Carole A. (nee Mendola) Bridge, of Buffalo, NY entered into rest on March 25, 2026 at age 85. Beloved wife of the late John D. Bridge; devoted mother of Jacqueline L. (Nate) McCay, Susan C. Cryan, Julie A. Bridge, John D. (Julie) Bridge II, Kevin M. (Karrie) Bridge and Jason P. Bridge (Stephanie Schillaci); cherished mother-in-law of Bernard M. Cryan; dearest grandmother of Charlie (Ashley) Cryan, Molly (Nicholas) Bluff, Melissa Cryan (Patrik Colon), Sydney, Kevin Jr., Carter, Camden, Tyler, Ryan and Ana Bridge; adored great-grandmother of Torrey, Lillian and Emmett; loving daughter of the late John C. and Anne (nee Naples) Mendola; dear sister of the late Joanne M. (late Robert) Dillinger; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may visit DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark's Church, 401 Woodward Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) at 10am. Please assemble at church. Private committal to follow. Flowers gratefully declined.
