Carol Jean Pacione, 73, of Union Mills, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital – South Bend.

 

She was born June 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to Gertrude Ivanic Stalls.

 

Carol worked many years in the healthcare field. She started her love of helping the elderly by working for Franciscan Hospice as a volunteer coordinator and also in the medical records department. Carol also worked for many years in private hospice care. Her family gave her the nickname “the old people whisperer”. She loved trying new things, last year she ziplined in Kentucky and went on a canoe trip. Carol went sledding on Winter vacation this last year. Another nickname that her family and friends had given her was “Hard-core Carol”, they gave her that nickname because she rides front seat on The Raging Bull at Great America. Some of her hobbies include going to festivals, musicals, and bowling. Carol belonged to a bunco group with all of her favorite people that she loved very much. She was an amazing mother and a doting grandma. Carol was very loved by many and will be greatly missed.

 

On October 21, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, she married her husband, Henry Pacione, who survives. Together they spent 53 wonderful years.

 

Also surviving are her three children, Clint (Bridget)Pacione, Trista Pacione and Michelle Pacione; one sister, Vivian Paleczny; six grandchildren, Jonah, Luke, Kaylie, Allora, Isaiah, and Henry; and great granddaughter, Amelia.

 

A viewing and visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100.

 

Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony Hospice, 1225 E Coolspring Ave # 1E, Michigan City, IN 46360.