Heather C. Carlo was born in Belleville and lived and grew up in Kearny until moving to North Arlington for over 25 years.
Visiting will be on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny from 3:00 until 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday 11:00 am at Queen of Peace Church. Private cremation will follow.
Heather is the daughter of Lisa and the late William O’Malley. Mother of Bailey, soon to be son-in-law James Awad, the late Sydney, Madeline and her partner Shamoy James. Her siblings William “Bill” his wife Jennifer and their children Nathaniel and Quinnlyn; Kelly and her husband Jose, their children Hanna and Connor; Timothy O’Malley; Daniel and his wife Denise and their children Daniel Jr., Dane, Declan and Deirdre. She was married to her high school sweetheart Frank Carlo for 20 years. She was the fur mama of Jack, Cali, Sadie and Gatsby; and the fiance of Aaron Cohen. As well as her late grandparents George and Elizabeth Doeffinger; Edward and Margaret O’Malley; Uncle’s George and John Doeffinger; Her Uncle Thomas Doeffinger and his wife Karen; and her Aunt Karen, her daughters Emily and Abigail, her husband Craig Derosa. Heather spent countless years deeply involved in the town supporting her daughter’s activities. She and Frank spearheaded the Organization of the NA Crew which they started Children of North Arlington. A love and passion she held deep until it was time to pass the torch. She loved sunflowers, the ocean and the Beatles. She left North Arlington a year ago to be near the beach; it was her favorite place and bought her the most peace.
Heather had a lifetime of illnesses including type 1 diabetes since the age of 15. She has spent the last few years recovering from multiple heath issues including several amputations. Despite her disabilities she loved and fought hard. She will be deeply missed by her family and community
