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Carmela DeLuca Obituary
Carmela DeLuca, age 89, longtime resident of Milford and beloved wife to the late Salvatore DeLuca, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Gaylord Hospital. Born on August 2, 1923 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Teresina Regasto Ombres. Carmela was one of the proud founders of the Subway Restaurant chain. In the early days of Subway, Carmela worked in the first store in Bridgeport, CT, was known for hosting the weekly Subway planning meetings around her kitchen table. She was a well-respected officer and director of the company. Carmela loved cooking, spending time in Florida and going on cruises. A kind, loving and generous person, her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Carmela will be missed by all who had the pleasure of her company.
She is survived by her son Fred DeLuca and his wife Elisabeth of Orange and Ft. Lauderdale, FL; her daughter, Suzanne Greco and her husband Gary of Woodbridge; grandchildren, Jonathan DeLuca and his wife Ana of FL.; Gabriella and Jacqueline Greco of Woodbridge and cherished great grandchildren, Raquel, Eva and Sofia. She is also survived by her siblings; Lucy DeLuca of Milford, Louise Scotti, Salvatore Ombres and Joseph Ombres and Veronica Lee all of NY as well as many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Carmela was predeceased by her brother Frank Ombres and her sister Mary Ombres. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Linda Miranda, Brenda Mateo, Lillian Sepulveda, Kimberly Rivas and Aida Rosado for their love, compassion and dedication in their care of Carmela.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH) at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Entombment to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends and family may call on Friday, August 31st from 4 to 8 pm at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. 06460. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carmela DeLuca Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Rockridge Capital Holdings LLC, 300 Bic Dr., Milford, CT 06461. Online condolences may be made to the website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cheryl Wigder/Hunt
September 7, 2012
Sue, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Basil Kuzio
September 5, 2012
In the early days of Pete*s Subs and then SubWay, Carmela and Sal were great folks to work with. Condolences to all. A great example of the American Dream, to take an idea, work extremely hard and overcome obstacles, come up with new ideas to improve, and enjoy the fruits of their hard work. Rest in Peace.
Christine Stewart
September 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the DeLuca family. I remember Carm from when I worked at Subway. Such a sweet lady that will be missed.
Mary Bombaci
September 2, 2012
Dear Family, I'm deeply sorry for your loss, couldn't imagine what your going through... Your All in my prayers, God Bless...
Jim and Sandy Williams
August 31, 2012
Fred, Liz, Suzanne and family-
I had the pleasure of working with Carmela years ago, greeting everyone as we entered the building on River Street. We will never forget her kindness. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Diane Orfino Murray
August 31, 2012
My deepest Sympathy for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Carmella on her travel plans when I was in travel and later talking with her and her sister Lucy about real estate. A lovely woman!!
ramona hynes
August 30, 2012
Dear Fred and Suzanne, It was a pleasure to work with your mom and spend time with her. I am sorry for this sad time.Carm will be deeply missed.
Maria Porto Stewart
August 30, 2012
To the DeLuca and Ombres' family: I have may warm memories of Carmela, beginning when I was a young girl, visiting her house in CT with my parents, get togethers at my Aunt Ida and Uncle Frank's house, my wedding, etc. One memory I have and have shared with others is when my Great Aunt Tessie died in 2003 at age 100+. We were at St. Raymond's cemetary and Carmela was in her wheelchair crying. My heart broke. I was looking at all of Aunt Tessie's children, thinking of all the years they were blessed having their Mom -- yet we are never ready to have them leave us, no matter how prepared we think we are -- we really aren't prepared at all. 9 months after Aunt Tessie died, I lost my Mom -- and thought of Carmela crying in her wheelchair. No, we are never prepared. To Fred and Suzanne, my deepest sympathy. You lost your Mom and she is now a memory . . . but her memory becomes a treasure that you will hold on to for your lifetime.
With love and sympathy,
In loving Memory " Carmela / Sapphire Rose" _ "No rose lives forever in this world, but blooms for eternity in our hearts and memories.
Linda Cicchiello
August 30, 2012
Fred, Suzanne & Family,
You have our deepest Sympathy in your time of sorrow. My family and myself loved and embraced Carmela as part of our family for 15 years...she will truly be missed by us all.
Michelle McEvoy
August 30, 2012
Fred and Suzanne, It has been a privelege for me to work with Carm all of these years. She was a big part of my Subway life. She was an Amazing Woman. She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved being with her family and friends. I will miss her.
Joy Sauer
August 30, 2012
Dear Fred,Suzanne and Family I'm so sorry for your loss.Carm was an amazing woman and she will be deeply missed.
Elizabeth Walsh
August 30, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to the Deluca Family. Elizabeth M. Walsh, Sr. Vice CMDR. Disabled American Veterans DAV Chapter 15 Milford.
joe derosa
August 30, 2012
My daughter enjoyed your presence in working at Subway, she liked you hence I liked you. God Bless, I guess you can open a Subway franchise 'There'
joe derosa
Vinny Joy
August 30, 2012
Fred, Suzanne and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have many fond memories working alongside of Carmela and Sal. My prayers are with you all. God bless you.
Sante & Rosemary Faustini
August 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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