Kathleen Carmela, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 63 years. Kathleen was born on October 19, 1960 in Rochester, New York, the daughter Carmelo and Marcella (Lucchesi) DiBernardo. She graduated from Santana High School, Class of 1978.
For the past 19 years, Kathleen has lived in the Phoenix area. She worked as a Social Worker with the State of Arizona (DCS) for 19 years. When she was not working, Kathleen enjoyed cooking and baking, and watching movies. She was very much a homebody and loved just being home.
Her father Carmelo predeceased Kathleen. She is survived by her Mother, Marcella DiBernardo, her sister Carla DiBernardo, her children Danielle Roscoe, Matthew Cruz, Christopher Cruz, and Victoria Raber.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church, 12546 W. Peoria Avenue, El Mirage, AZ 85335. The Committal Service will follow at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
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