Carolyn Miskulin

1972 - 2025

OBITUARY

Carolyn Sexton Miskulin, 53 years of age from Smithtown, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025. Carolyn was born on July 21, 1972 in Rockville Center, NY, to Robert and Carolyn Sexton, and was raised in Garden City, New York with her 5 siblings, Bobby, Pat, Thomas, Lisa and Timothy.

Carolyn began her education at St. Anne’s School in Garden City, then went on to St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, and proudly graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Throughout her life she forged lasting bonds with many friends from childhood, school, and work. She was always ready for fun, a good laugh, or to provide a needed shoulder to cry on.

On December 15, 2007, Carolyn married the love of her life, John Miskulin, who predeceased her on January 5, 2024. Carolyn was a true foodie, she delighted in discovering the best spots to dine, near or far. She loved cooking for her large family, always making them special treats that she knew they would devour. Carolyn loved heavy metal and had a mischievous sense of humor, always ready for a good-natured prank. She treasured her many friendships and, as a bereavement counselor, offered compassion and comfort to countless people during their most difficult moments. She will always be remembered for her generosity and determination.

Carolyn adored her nephew and nieces, constantly making extra efforts to attend as many of their special events as possible. She was the aunt who would happily dress up as the bunny rabbit on Easter along with having their backs whenever they needed. Being the youngest of six, she developed a special bond with her Mom and Dad as they together watched the older kids grow up. Carolyn and John cherished their loving dog, Bailey. In the later years of Bailey’s life, Carolyn proved to be the ultimate caregiver, watching over and loving Bailey.

Carolyn leaves behind her sister Pat (Tobia), husband Peter, nieces Alex, Jackie and Morgan, brother Thomas, wife Elaine, nieces Aoife, Caoimhe, and Niamh, sister Lisa (Ashley), husband Julian, niece Claire, nephew Sean, brother Timothy, wife Loraine, niece April, and her loving sister-in-law Susan. She also leaves behind countless close friends, such as, Jimmy Gilligan, who always checked on her after her husband John passed away making sure she was okay. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband John, Mom, Dad, and her brother Bobby.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to St. Marys Hospital for Children in Bayside, NY: www.stmaryskids.org

VISITATION

Friday, January 2

4:00 - 8:00 PM

New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Saturday, January 3 9:30 AM St. Anne R.C. Church 35 Dartmouth Street, Garden City, NY

INTERMENT

Holy Rood Cemetery 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS

Please make donations in Carolyn’s name to

St Mary's Hospital for Children

29-01 216th Street

Bayside, NY 11360

EIN:11-1679599

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