A native of Queens, New York, she attended Queens College, graduated with a degree in education followed by her masters degree in education at Florida Atlantic University. She was a teacher by trade and in life, and lived each day spreading kindness, hope, and joy inside and outside the classroom.
Carolann battled brain cancer for 20 years, a long standing patient of MD Anderson Cancer Center, she exhibited true strength and humility. She was an angel among us here on earth and has now officially gained her wings.
She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 36 years, Joseph Gerasci, daughters Maria Meier and Marissa Gerasci, grandson Joseph Gerasci, sisters Linda Scaturro and Rosemary Dodson, and 10 nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Carolann's life will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, with visitation and prayer service taking place at Babione Funeral Home, 10060 Calle Comerico Drive, Boca Raton, Florida and funeral service on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes, 22094 Lyons Rd, Boca Raton, Florida. Burial after the funeral service will be at Boca Raton Mausoleum at 451 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations for Carolann be made to the scholarship created in her honor and memory: https://www.gofundme.com/the-carie-gerasci-scholarship-fund
