Carolyn C.

Cerchiai

Carolyn moved to East Hampton from Astoria Queens in 1958 at the young age of 13 with her four sisters Diana, Joan, Linda and Susan and parents Gus and Rose Diamandis, who opened Gus' restaurant in Springs where Rita Cantina now stands. After graduating from East Hampton High School, Carolyn worked as a nurses aid for Southampton Hospital before meeting the love of her life Cesare Cerchiai, a Police officer for East Hampton Town. They had three children and remained married until his death on 1/23/2014. Carolyn devoted her life to her family and was often called second mom to many children in Springs who she babysat for, entertaining them with games and her harmonica playing. Carolyn's warmth touched everyone who knew her and later her contributions to the Maidstone Club where she worked for the past 34 years with her daughter in Floral Design were remarkable. She is survived by three children Michelle, Michael and Stephanie and two grandchildren Garrett and Cole.