Carol E. (Skadra) Penny

December 25, 1942 - April 12, 2022

Griswold Funeral Home Penny, Carol E. Melbourne Beach, FL – Carol E. Penny, 79, of Melbourne Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 after several years of battling dementia and later Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Watervliet, NY on Christmas Day of 1942, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Skadra. She was proudly employed for nearly 30 years with Friendly Home Parties, Co., Albany. She enjoyed NASCAR races and watching the birds feasting on her birdfeeder while savoring a cup of coffee and a bit of chocolate. Carol was reserved and genuine. She cherished her role as a mother and grandmother. Carol met Guy S. Penny while they both were attending Shaker High School and they became sweethearts. They remained devoted to each other for the 63 years since and together would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this June. She and Guy had six beloved children, the late David, Doug, Tom, Dawn, Joe and Brian; four grandchildren, David, Meaghan, Amanda and Caitlin and one great-grandchild, Anderson. Carol is also survived by two brothers, “Skip” Skadra and Henry Skadra. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Gordon, David, Chuck, Helen and Gloria. Funeral services and burial in Park View Cemetery were private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, 1250 Grumann Place, Titusville, FL 32780. Arrangements entrusted to Griswold Funeral Home.