Obituary of Carmella Macchiarella

Carmella ( LoCascio) Macchiarella passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on Tues. 25, 2014. Born on Dec. 08, 1923 she was preceded in death by her husband Orazio Mike Macchiarella, Parents Jack & Sarah LoCascio, sisters Mary Arena and Josephine LoCascio. Brothers Tom & John LoCascio. She is survived by daughter Angie {Nick Jr.} Eleo, Son Mike Macchiarella, Grandson Marc {Kathy} Eleo Sr., granddaughter Michele (Scott) Keller, grandson Anthony Macchiarella, great-granddaughter Ashley Eleo, great-grandsons Marc Eleo Jr., Alex Keller, Andrew Keller and great-great granddaughter Madison Rose. Carmella was born in Akron but grew up in Italy and returned to the US at age 22. So she was very Italian at heart and spirit. Especially the cooking! She was an accomplished seamstress who could sew a dress without even using a pattern. She was also a self taught piano player. She loved to dance and did so until 4 years ago when her close friend and dance partner Herb Pendelton passed away. Carmella lived a very long and healthy life and will be sadly missed by her entire family and her very good friend Violet Paulis. Our heartfelt and very sincere thank you to her wonderful nurses " Heather and Hallie " who have cared for Mom with genuine compassion and kindness for the last 3 years. A special thank you to the entire staff at the Gardens of Western Reserve and especially to Hanna & Toni for all your help. We love and will always miss you Mom and little Grandma Lina. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. (PLEASE NOTE: PROCESSION TO FORM AT THE CHURCH). Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, 247 Stow Ave. (one block North of Portage Trail at 3rd St.) in Cuyahoga Falls. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gardens Of Western Reserve staff appreciation fund. (Anthony, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-928-1313, www.anthonyfh.com)