Maria Carboni

East Lyme — Maria Carboni, 57, of Niantic entered eternal life Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Born May 24, 1963, in Newport Beach, Calif., Maria was the daughter of Dominic Catrambone and Joyce “Penny” (Bentancourt) Lundberg.

Maria grew up in Lake George, N.Y., where she graduated high school and found a close group of lifelong friends. Among them was Sandy Spellburg, whom she considered a sister and aunt to her children. Lake George held a special place in Maria’s heart, and she visited often, sharing this love with the rest of her family through the years. She moved to New London, where she met her husband and the love of her life, John Carboni, through a mutual friend. The two were soon united in marriage on Nov. 27, 1993. Together, their large blended family was her greatest joy, and she was so proud of all of their children’s accomplishments as they transitioned into adulthood and started families of their own. Outside of her family, personal interests included a passion for live music, animals, and crafting.

John survives Maria, as well as their four children, Samantha Zeman and her husband, James of Chula Vista, Calif., Mavis Carboni of Niantic, Tercelia Walz and her husband, Matthew, of Manchester, and Carlina Carboni of Richmond, Va.; and three beautiful grandchildren whom she deeply adored, Autumn and Liam Zeman, and Raegan Walz. She is also survived by stepdaughter Jacki Taylor of Hawley, Texas.

“We love you to Jupitah and back!”

A private service will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at First Congregational Church of Canterbury in Canterbury. Visitation with the family and reception open to all will follow from 3 to 5 p.m. at the same location. Due to the continued risks associated with COVID-19, masks will be required and social distancing measures will be in place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Maria’s name at www.agsdcf.com.