Susan Elizabeth Caracciolo Pondolfino of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on

December 4, 2025 after a short illness. She was surrounded by much love.

Susan was born on July 30, 1951 to Bastine and Marjorie Caracciolo who predeceased

her. Also preceding her was Sister Rosina.

Her life would not have been complete without the love of her many aunts and uncles,

each of whom held a special place in her life and heart. Susan was also a loving, caring

mama to her many fur babies, each one meaning the world to her in their own unique

way. Their bond was steadfast.

Susan is survived by her loving family, sisters: Linda (Tom) Demkovich of Endicott,

Trisha (Rod) Smith of Whitsett, NC, and Ann Fairchild of Greene, and brother, Michael

(Beth) Caracciolo of Matthews, NC. Susan had a very close relationship with her

nieces, Courtney (Joe) Stirpe and their two sons J.T. and Zachary, and Carrie (Dan)

Tiberi and their children Sophia and Landon.

Susan is also survived by many other nieces and nephews: Nicole (Ryan) Schweikner

of Norcross, GA, Tammy (Bill Ruettgers of Charlotte, NC, Jason (Erin) Smith of Raleigh,

NC, Melinda (Todd) Hicks of Carlotte, NC, Trae Smith of Durham, NC, Natalie (Michael)

McMahon and children Eloise and Gavin of Greene. Susan is also survived by many

great nieces and nephews.

Susan’s life would not be complete without her many cousins, especially Cynthia Davis

and Cecelia Gifford. Susan also had numerous amounts of lifelong friends that were

like family, particularly Sharon Clark Ryan and Lianne Goodwin Sprague, who cared for

her deeply and were there to help in any way Susan needed.

Susan was a lifelong member of St. John’s in Bainbridge and in the latter part of life, a

member of Sacred Heart Church in Sidney, NY.

Susan had many enjoyments in life which included watching her Dallas Cowboys and

Notre Dame football, and playing pitch in her pitch league was also special.

She could also be spotted watching J.T. and Zachary’s lacrosse games, Sophia’s field

hockey and Landon’s baseball and football games.

May Susan’s memory be a warm one, full of the love she deserved. Rest in peace.

A Mass will be at a later date.