Catherine (Carbone) Cretella, 68, of Guilford, CT, formerly of East Haven, passed away on February 28, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Cathie was born on March 3, 1954 in New Haven, CT to the late Theodore and Lydia (Assante) Carbone. Growing up in East Haven she made many wonderful memories with her four siblings and formed life-long friendships that spanned over 60 years. She later built great relationships with her co-workers throughout her career as a hair stylist and in customer service for the phone company. Cathie felt most at peace surrounded by a lake. Her love of family vacations spent on Squam Lake in New Hampshire inspired her to buy a lake house in CT, where she made 20 years of beautiful memories with her family and friends. She was an artistic soul who channeled her creativity into cooking, knitting, drawing, gardening and photography. Cathie also had a true love of nostalgia; collecting vintage Barbies, rehabbing old doll houses, watching classic TV shows and discovering & telling the stories of her family’s roots. Surviving are her devoted children and their spouses, Alisa and Nicholas Paradise of Guilford, CT and Christopher and Katie Moniello of NJ; loving siblings, Theodore Carbone of Savannah, GA, David Carbone (Bibiana) of Jupiter, FL, Christine Carbone of Franklin, MA and Kenneth Carbone (Judith) of Swanton, MD; six cherished grandchildren, Camden and Hayley Paradise and Luke, Julia, Jack and Sara Moniello as well as her nephews, Steven (Jessica) Carbone and David Carbone, many cousins and countless dear friends. She is preceded in death by her niece, Heather Carbone. Affectionately known as "Mimi" by her grandchildren, her favorite times were spent with them - engaged in games, crafts and activities - always making them laugh and feel so loved. Family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven from 9 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at which time her procession will leave for an 11 A.M. Funeral Service at 975 Main Street on the Green in Branford, CT, with burial to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to VITAS hospice in memory of Catherine Cretella. https://vitascommunityconnection.org/