Carol Nightingale

Carol Nightingale, age 83, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, surrounded by family.

Carol was a devoted wife to her husband of nearly 60 years, Ronald (“Ronnie”), who passed away in 2021. Together they built a life centered on family, love, and always being there for one another. We take comfort knowing Carol and Ron are reunited once more.

Carol treasured the time she spent with friends, especially bowling together over the years, and rarely missed a chance to watch her beloved New York Mets play.

Carol’s greatest joy was her family. She is lovingly remembered by her three daughters: Cheryl Bennett and her husband Ray, Rhonda Vreeland and her husband Jeff, and Jennifer Geisler and her husband Mike. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Michael Sosa and his wife Amanda; Lindsay, Allie and Emma Vreeland; Sean, Katie, and Fallon Geisler; and Kaitlynn Martine and her husband Chris. Carol also recently became a great grandmother to Vincent Ronald Sosa and Seth Martine, who brought her much happiness.

Carol is also survived by her sisters Edie Zarillo and Geri Genario and was predeceased by her parents James and Sue Bommelyn, her sister Susan Schroter and her husband Paul, and her brother in law Jay Zarillo.

Carol often said she felt lucky to have such a loving family, and nothing made her happier than spending time together. Her warmth, love, and the memories she created will stay with all of us forever.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday May 16,2026 from 2pm-6pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. 07481

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Jersey Rett Syndrome Association (NJRSA). NJRSA is a non-profit organization of which Carols niece, Dena, is afflicted with the illness. If you would like to make a donation “In Memory of Carol Nightingale, For the Love of Dena Zarillo” please send a check to NJRSA at PO BOX 354, Adelphia, NJ 07710-0354 (tel:07710-0354), or visit their website at njrsa.org

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