[act-ma] Carolyn Poinelli Presente

[Charlie Welch]

Carolyn A. Poinelli

March 10, 2022




Carolyn Poinelli, age 73, a resident of Boston for over forty years, 
passed away on March 10, 2022. Carolyn was hit by a vehicle while 
crossing a street, suffering multiple fractures. She waged a heroic 
fight for three weeks, but was unable to survive her extensive 
injuries.  She passed with loved ones at her side.

Born in Bridgeport, CT and raised on the family compound in Fairfield, 
Carolyn was the daughter of the late Leslie and Elisa (Baldassi) 
Poinelli. She graduated from Andrew Warde High School and attended 
Central Connecticut State College. Carolyn was a lifelong yoga 
practitioner and was active in the wellness community, including work 
with theHippocrates Health Institute/Ann Wigmore Foundation in the 
1980’s. She was a passionate peace activist and committed to many social 
justice issues. For many years Carolyn volunteered for Boston Food Not 
Bombs and, in recent years, was active in the Community Church of Boston.

Carolyn cherished her family and is survived by her brothers, a sister 
and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who loved her 
dearly. She will be missed.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/carolyn-poinelli-obituary?pid=201645948


Community Church of Boston will be announcing a celebration of her 
life.  Contact info at communitychurch.org if you want to be involved 
planning the event.

Charlie Welch

for Act-MA