Carmel Ciaccio Obituary (1953

Carmel Ciaccio, suddenly passed away on January 27,2024 at the Thomas Jefferson Hospital. Born on August 15,1953 to the late John and Jennie (nee: DeStefano) DelCocco and has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. She dedicated her life to the care and education of children. Carmel had a wonderful smile, warm personality, and caring attitude which those around her benefited from. She enjoyed traveling with her husband on many cruises and trips to Vegas and Florida as well as many other exotic locations. She finally was able to take her dream trip to Hawaii, in her down time she would do jig saw puzzles. Holidays were always wonderful occasions, where the cooking prep would begin long before the day itself. Family meant everything to her, and especially cherished the time spent with the grandchildren. Beloved wife of 53 years and best friend to Anthony Ciaccio. Loving mother to John (Colleen) Ciaccio, Melanie (Joseph) DiAngelo and Anthony (Nichelle) Ciaccio. Proud doting mom mom of Samantha DiAngelo, Jordan Ciaccio, Ava DiAngelo, and Ryan Ciaccio. Fur mom of Marco, Polo, Pepper, and Snowflake. Sister of Eugene (Rebecca) DelCocco and Josephine "Tiny" (Geoffrey) Noakes. Sadly, she will also be missed by her brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10am-1:00pm at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. Religious Services will begin at 1:00pm. Burial private. Memorial donations in her name can be made to either St. Jude Research Hospital for Children, PO Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101 or to The PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Visitation for Relatives and friends Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Funeral Service Saturday, February 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578