She was born in Chicago to the late Irwin and the late Florence Noble.
In 1954 she married the love of her life Robert Connolly. Her pet name for him was NIP! They were married for 51 years. They enjoyed life by traveling and just being with each other all the time. Unfortunately, in 2005 Bob “NIP” passed away. Carol had a love for music, dancing and she had a love for a good casino trip! She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and her sister Mary and her husband Joe. Carol worked at Gus’s Grill on 51st & Damen in Chicago and she absolutely loved that job!
She is survived by her children Darlene(Mark) Roe, Robert(Debbie) Connolly and Donna(Joe) Hernandez. Loving grandmother of Mark(Anna), David(Patrick), Kristy, Lisa(Scott), Bobby, Johnny, Jennifer(Sam). Cherished great grandmother of Anthony, Aidan, Gavin, Parker, Leo and Noah. Dear sister of Mary(Joe) Wieczorek, Butch(the late Martha), Joan(Eddie), Russell and the late Darlene.
Dear step-daughter of the late Peggy Gicker.
Visitation will be held at Andrew J McGann & Sons Funeral Home, 10727 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60655, on November 10, 2026, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Prayer Service at the same location from 11:00 am to 11:15 am.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St Christina Catholic Church, 3342 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, on November 10, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
A Committal Service will follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, 6001 W 111th St, Alsip, IL 60803, on November 10, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
