Paula C. Cairo of Westport died July 12 at Saint Joseph Center in Trumbull. She was 69.
She was born in Norwalk, daughter of the late Martin and Carmella (Dorta) Cairo and has been a lifelong Saugatuck resident.
She was a 1968 graduate of JM Wright Technical School in Stamford. Prior to retiring she worked as a hairdresser and licensed cosmetologist.
Survivors include one daughter Tina R. Ty and her husband Dennis of Jupiter, Florida. One brother, Mariano (Marty) F. Cairo of Newtown, one granddaughter, Payton Joanne Ty, and two nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Friday July 19 at 11 a.m. meeting directly at Church of the Assumption, 98 Riverside Ave. Westport. At the deceased’s request calling hours have been omitted.
The Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Write Love on Her Arms at http://www.twloha@.com or mail to TWLOHA, P.O. Box 2203 Melbourne, FL 33902.