Carmella Duane of Sacramento, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep July 16, 2018. She was born and raised in Sacramento and had a total of 7 siblings. Carmella is survived by her daughters, Terri Reynolds, (Bill), Penny Duane, grandson, Bradley Reynolds, (Lauren), and granddaughter Jackie Ranger, (Kevin), sister in law, Gloria Duane, and numerous nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Carmella worked at the Crystal Creamery where she met her husband Darrell Duane. Carmella was a true athlete who excelled in ping pong, softball and golf. She won many tournaments along with her sister in law, Arleen Lotta. They were fiercely competitive but truly enjoyed the sportsmanship and comradery that sports provided. Carmella was the last living matriarch of her family and was as Italian as they come. Standing at 4’10”, Carmella was a feisty, tenacious and spunky authority figure. Nobody messed with her family and no one questioned her cooking. She made a fantastic spaghetti and meatballs dinner which her family thoroughly enjoyed every Christmas. Carmella never measured ingredients and just winged it on taste alone. Her minestrone soup would have Emeril Lagasse cry tears of joy. Carmella was tough as nails and battled and beat breast cancer and colon cancer, two life threatening illnesses in midlife. She loved her children and grandchildren to no end and there was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Carmella was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Darrell (Toby) Duane. She brought joy and laughter to all those who knew her and will be deeply missed.
A Graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saturday, July 28th at 11:00am and a celebration of life will be held immediately thereafter at the Dante Club from noon – 3pm.
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