Caroline M. Alberici DiRaimo

She was born May 2, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Vincent and Rose (Villano) Alberici. Caroline graduated from the University of Kansas City with a law degree and was owner of Red Carpet Travel for more than 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 51 years, Don, and her parents. She is survived by daughters Carol DiRaimo, Cecelia (Duane) Ball, Carla DiRaimo Cook; grandchildren Anthony and AnneMarie Ball who were the joy of her life; sister-in-law, Kay Bybee, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Nick (Angela) DiRaimo, brother-in-law Robert DiRaimo, brother-in-law Dominic Serrone; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., with a Rosary said at 6:00 p.m. Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 1001 E. 52nd St., followed by entombment at Mount Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110, Heartland Therapeutic Riding, PO Box 391, Stilwell, KS 66085, or Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp, 425 West Giles, Peoria, IL 61614. Special thanks goes to nieces Virginia “Jenny” DiRaimo Zink and her daughter, TiaMarie Zink, and caregivers LaShunda, LaTonya and Cynthia for their tender care and attention these past several months.