Living a long and fulfilling life, at age 84, Ingrid Johanne (Johnsen) Corallo of Windsor Locks, CT passed peacefully on to her reward on June 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Saint Joseph’s Living Center in Windham, CT. She is once again united with her beloved husband, Paul Corallo.
Born in 1931, Ingrid was strong, intelligent, brave, energetic, spiritual and the youngest of 9. She was raised in Norway during World War II learning the value of family at a young age. To avoid the regular bombings in her cherished hometown of Fredrikstad, she and her siblings spent much time on her grandparents’ dairy farm in the country blessed to have the food produced there. Drawing on her inner faith, she followed her vocation as a nurse. She studied at a Catholic Hospital in Oslo which later included training at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. That is when she met Paul Corallo, her future husband, at a dance. Shortly after meeting Paul she returned home to Norway. But the love story blossomed from that point through letters, culminating with Paul travelling to Norway to ask for her hand in marriage. A permanent return to the United States followed, where they would become a postcard for the American Dream.
Ingrid converted to Catholicism in 1963, and their shared, unwavering faith became the foundation of their relationship as they both became more involved with the church. Ingrid continuously advanced her religious training always striving to learn more about her chosen religion and sharing the knowledge gained with others. Ingrid was active in the St Mary’s Church community as a Religious Education Instructor, Eucharistic Minister, and Lector. Even though she gave up her nursing license to work in the family business, she never lost her nurturing character, devoting herself to helping the elderly shut-ins in the community and volunteering with FOODSHARE and Meals on Wheels.
Ingrid Corallo is predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Paul Corallo. She leaves behind a large, close-knit family including her children and their families. Son Roger & Cindy Corallo of Suffield along with their four beautiful daughters Jessica, Samantha, Alexandra of Manchester and Riley. Son Marc & Cathy Corallo of Suffield along with their adventurous children Benjamin, Christopher both in Oregon, Daniel Corallo in Nicaragua and Emily “Corallo” & Brian Claughsey in North Carolina. Beloved daughter Lisa “Corallo” & Rich Napolitano of Columbia, CT along with their caring children Jason & Heather in Coventry, CT, Michelle “Napolitano” & Matthew Ferris in Columbia, CT, Joseph & Victoria and Shaun all from Manchester, CT. Son John & Kim Corallo of North Granby, CT along with wonderful children, daughter Krystle of Huntington, NY and son Trevor of Granby, CT. Ingrid also leaves behind two great grandchildren Taylor Napolitano and Brooke Claughsey.
Ingrid follows many Norwegian family members into the after-life. Including her parents Hilda Marie Andersen & Harry Eugene Johnsen and eight siblings: sister Hjørdis (Johnsen) Hauslo & husband Kurt Hauslo, brother: William Johnsen & wife Else Johnsen, sister Astrid Johnsen, sister Martha (Johnsen) Lund & husband Olaf Lund, brother John Johnsen & wife Jorunn Johnsen, sister: Signe Emilie (Johnsen) Høili & husband Arne Høili, brother Arne Johnsen and brother Gunnar Johnsen & wife Gerd. She is also reunited with nephew Gunnar Hauslo, niece Anne Johnsen and grand-nephew Hans Petter Hauslo who all passed away much too early in life.
Besides her beloved husband Paul Corallo she is now with in-laws Joseph (Corallo) Columbo & Michelena Faustina Corallo, sister in-law Teresa & husband Enrico Poggi, brother in-law Dante Corallo and niece Adrianna Casu.
She is survived by her sister in-laws Tulle Johnsen of Norway & Marie Corallo of Englewood, FL.
In Norway she leaves behind nephews Knut Hauslo, Jan Johnsen, Terje Høili, Roger Høili, Jens Petter Høili, and Per Johnsen. Her nieces Hilde Johnsen and Linnea Johnsen. Grandnephews Knut Erik Hauslo, Martin Andreas Hauslo, Bjørn Høili, Christian Høili, Dag Høili, Aleksander Høili, Phillip Høili, and Maximillan Høili. Grandnieces Katharina Hauslo, Lise Gellein Hauslo, Hege Høili, Maria Høili, Chrstine Høili and Fabienne Høili. Great-nephews Nicolai Hauslo & Erik Francisco Valdeon Hauslo. And Great-nieces Madline Hauslo, Amaya Isabel Valdeon-Hauslo, Martine Hauslo & Mina Hauslo.
In Italy she leaves behind nephew-in-law Alessandro Casu, grandnephew Andrea & Monica Casu, great-nephew Samuel Casu, and great-niece Giada Casu.
In the United States she leaves behind niece Rita “Corallo” Orgera and is reunited with her Rita’s husband Bo Orgera who passed away too young. Nephew Victor & Kelly Corallo, grandnieces Alexis Orgera, Kendal Orgera, & Kara Corallo, and grandnephew Ryan Orgera.
Ingrid also leaves behind her non-related family Bob and Adele Brangan their children and her beloved goddaughter Eileen Brangan. Long-time friend, neighbor, and Godmother Gina and deceased husband Pete Remotti. Her Vietnamese family An Van and his deceased wife Vieng Tran and their children Amy and Andy. And all of her St Mary’s Parish family.
Relatives and friends may join the family for calling hours on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks. A funeral procession will gather on Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 42 Spring Street, Windsor Locks. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Ingrid loved the Catholic Church and donations in her name may be made to St Mary Church, 42 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 or to Foodshare. For information or to leave online expressions of sympathy please visit, www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.

Ingrid’s family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Saint Joseph’s Living Center in Windham, CT for the wonderful care they provided in her last months. Their dedication and compassion are truly appreciated and made Ingrid’s passing from this life comfortable and peaceful. May God continue to bless them all.