Carol A. DeMarco

 Carol A. "Honey" Girolami DeMarco, 77, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was the loving wife of James F. DeMarco. They were married 57 years this past August 17th.

Honey was born on July 9, 1948 in Albany, New York. Daughter of the late Armand A. and Caroline (Valle) Girolami. She retired from the New York State Department of Health after eleven years of service. She previously worked as a teacher's aide for nine years at Rensselaer Middle School.

In addition to her husband, Honey is also survived by a son, James E. DeMarco (Denise Goyer); daughter, Lea Jean DeMarco; two granddaughters, Marisa DeMarco and Carly DeMarco; and brother, Armand D. Girolami (Nancy Casatelli). She is additionally survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Carol was preceded in death by her infant son, Gregory A. DeMarco and by her brother, Joseph S. Girolami.

Honey & Jim were married in August 1968. Shortly after, they enjoyed many wonderful years traveling throughout the United States and Canada for Jim's career, making lifelong friends along the way. Eventually they moved back to New York, spending 28 years in Rensselaer, before retiring to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2016.

Their 57 years of marriage was highlighted by wonderful travels throughout the United States, including Las Vegas, Nevada, where their daughter resides. Honey's favorite destination was the Hawaiian islands, where they visited seven times!

Honey's passion was baking and cooking for her family and friends. She was especially proud of her homemade bread, cookies, and Italian dishes.

Honey was a devoted Mother to Jimmy and Lea. She loved to visit her children and her granddaughters as much as possible.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the W.J. Lyons Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, New York. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Third Avenue Extension, East Greenbush, New York.