Carol Dean Privitera

Carol Dean Privitera of Williamsville, NY, passed away suddenly in a fatal accident on August 22, 2025. Carol is predeceased by her husband John and her parents, Helen and Hugh Dean. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Richard Hupf of N. Tonawanda, her sisters Alice Janick, of Webster, NY, and Doris (Richard) Brzyski of Rochester, MN; her brother-in-law James (Claire) Privitera, of Roanoke, VA and her sister-in-law, Sue (K. David English) Privitera of Medford, Oregon; Aunt of Cory (Maria) Janick, Colin Janick, Michael (Debbie Tonon) Flatt and Russell (Cameron) Privitera; Also survived by several grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends, colleagues and students, and her grand-doggers Lucy and Kaylee. She was born in Endicott, NY, on November 17, 1944. A graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Cortland State Teachers College, Carol enjoyed a long career as an English teacher at Lancaster High School where she is fondly remembered by many former colleagues and students. As a voracious reader, Carol belonged to two book clubs. She especially loved mysteries and history. For over 40 years she rarely missed her aerobics class. She enjoyed playing dominoes with family and friends, jaunts with the Widow and Widowers Club, and adventures with special friends Nancy Barlow, Linda McCausland, Tracie Scott, and Claudia Weiss.

Over the years, Carol traveled widely with family and friends. More recently, she and her late husband John revisited their favorite haunts in Paris, and last year she went on a tour of Ireland with her daughter Kathleen. Carol was a devoted caretaker of her home (inside and out), her numerous houseplants, and Cinnamon and Claude, her two kitties. A lover of music, she was a former member of the Buffalo United Community Choir. She maintained season tickets to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She played piano and could often be heard about the house humming or singing. Her top picks in food were spaghetti and meatballs and coffee ice cream. In drink, she preferred tea, "lip-burning hot". Devoted to her family, Carol was a beloved mother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. She spent most Fridays with her daughter and son-in-law in N. Tonawanda and the weekends with her sister and her family in Webster, NY. Family will be present for Memorial Visitation on Friday August 29 from 4-7PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:30AM at St. Gregory The Great Church. Please share online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com