July 16th, 1937 – July 23rd, 2024
With deepest sorrow we announce that Carmela Carnovale passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2024 at 87 years of age.
Carmela was born in Vibo Valentia, Calabria on July 16th,1937 and moved to Canada in 1954 at the age of 17 to marry her beloved husband Guerino. Carmela was a true matriarch of her family and will be remembered for her vibrant personality, sense of humor and delicious cooking.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Guerino Carnovale, her parents Domenico and Rosa, brother Domenico and his wife Rosa, brother Antonio, brother-in-law Armando, in-laws Vincenzo and Liberata, Sandra and Antonio, Vittoria and Vincenzo.
She will be deeply missed by her sister Anna, brother Joe (Maria), sister-in-law Vincenza and children Giuseppe (Debbie), Domenico, Annita (Vince) and Franco (Pattie). As well as grandchildren Nicole (Matt), Kristin (Matt), Stephanie (Mike), Nicholas, Mike (Nicole), Mark (Amanda), Christina (Ryan), Sasha (Darius), Alexis, Lauren (Vince), and great grandchildren, Gianluca, Charlotte, Zachary, Mason, Liam, Thomas, Rohan, Noah and Carter along with many family and friends in Canada and Italy.
The Family would like to thank Grace, Carmela’s primary caregiver, for her 3 years of love, dedication and friendship.
Viewing will take place on Monday July 29th, 2024 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm at Bell and Burnaby Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Tuesday July 30th, 2024 at 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi, Catholic Church, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at South Mausoleum, Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Foundation.
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