Carolyn Bonifazi

BY Staff Reports
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
1/08/13 at 6:39 AM

A beloved daughter, a caring sister, and a talented artist, Carolyn saw the world in shadows and texture, her life a canvas of quiet moments and sensitive introspection. Carolyn grew up in Tulsa, the second oldest in a loving and boisterous family of seven children. She is survived by her parents, Arthur and Patty Bonifazi of Tulsa, and five siblings: Barbara Williams of Bartlesville, Debbi Fritz, Mary Bonifazi, David Bonifazi and Andrew Bonifazi, all of Tulsa. She is preceded in death by her brother, John Bonifazi. She has 10 nieces and nephews and 14 great nieces and nephews. Carolyn’s life was a garden of kindness, observation, detail and porch tea contemplation. Seeds took life in her garden and she enjoyed nothing better than putting her hands in the earth and making things grow, for which she had an overabundance of talent. She lived her adult life in Columbus, Ohio where she was associated with the law firm of Bricker & Eckler. Carolyn graduated from Bishop Kelly, had a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting from the University of Tulsa, and did post graduate studies at Emporia State University. Everyone at the Cancer Treatment Centers described Carolyn as the “Sweetest lady...we just loved her.” Carolyn loved them as well, for she considered them her extended family. Carolyn loved little children—they followed her like a pied piper. When asked why children loved her so much, she said, “Because I talk to them with respect.” Visitation will be Tuesday, January 8 from 5:00–7:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 1347 E. 49th Place, Tulsa OK. Services will be held Wednesday, January 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Mary. Officiating will be Father Jack Gleason. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fitzgerald Southwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent in Carolyn’s name to the Linnaeus Teaching Gardens, 2435 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74114. www.fitzgeraldsouthwoodchapel.com This obituary was published in the Tulsa World on 1/8/2013.

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