On January 3, 2026, Cindy passed away surrounded by her loving daughters after a short fight with cancer. She was a devoted wife to Sam (who predeceased her) for 44 years. A dedicated mother to Michelle (Paul Durocher) and Teresa (Michael Di Risio), she found great joy in being a grandmother to Luna Carlesimo-Di Risio. She is survived by her beloved siblings Jack, Scott, Cathy, Mark (Sharon), and Kurt (Julie), and was predeceased by Brett Sailler. Her in-laws Luisa (the late Pio) Di Mario, Marcella (the late Pietro) Nardone, and the late Bruno Carlesimo (Ivana Talerico) will also miss her dearly, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Cindy graduated from Dondero HS in Royal Oak, MI. She then worked as a photographer and converted microfilm before spending some time in Aspen, CO. Eventually convinced by her future husband Sam to return to Michigan, she became a long-time resident of Windsor. She dedicated nearly 30 years of her career at Toys R Us, starting as a cashier and working up to store Director by the time she retired. Cindy was well-loved for her vibrant personality and great sense of humor. Her greatest happiness came from being a mother and later a grandmother. She nurtured close relationships with her daughters that created strong bonds for life. After racing cars during her younger days, she kept her love for muscle cars alive and was known for having a lead foot. Gardening brought her joy too; she had an eye for design and loved spending time with family. Family and friends can pay their respects at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home – Central Chapel (1700 Tecumseh Rd. E 519-253-7234) on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 11am until the funeral service at 1pm. Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Donations in Cindy’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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