Carolyn Miskulin
- Dec 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 2
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
Carolyn, I'm so mad at you for dipping out like this! I cannot believe I talked to you on the 22nd (yelling about a TikTok video) and then you were gone. Gone! Who else will quote My Cousin Vinny or Gone in 60 Seconds or Say Anything with me? Who else will be my emotional support Carolyn when weird crap happens? Who else will send me wildly inappropriate birthday wishes using felled dictators with a cake gifs? I've known you for almost 20 years! You think a friendship like that just happens? Well, with you it did. And now I'll never hear your voice again. Never get a ridiculous text from you again. I'll miss you viscerally until I die…
My birthday twin, my plus one at work - words cannot express how much I'll miss you. Your witty remarks and your sarcasm were sure to always crack me up. I never got the chance to tell you just how much you helped me through these last 2 years. We never made it to Donut Happy Hour, but I'll be sure to go and have a donut in your memory.
MY MORNING AT WORK WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! BE WITH JOHN AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE MISSED EVERYDAY!
Carolyn, you were more than just a coworker. I will miss your witty sense of humor. Who will suggest my next read or show? I'm so glad our paths crossed, even if briefly. I'd like to believe you are back with John and other family you missed so much. You will be missed by so many.
Dear Carolyn, I am heartbroken that we cannot be there in person, but please know that our love is with you. You are a dear friend who forever changed our lives by introducing Tom and me 32 years ago. We truly believe you are now at peace, reunited with John, and embraced by family who went before you. Holding all of your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and heartfelt condolences.