Carmen Johnna Congelli

Carmen Johnna Congelli. MARLBORO- It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our daughter, Carmen Johnna Congelli. Carmen passed on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She was surrounded by family and friends at her home. Her fight with cancer was long and hard. She was a courageous individual who fought with dignity and pride. Her beauty, both physical and inner was felt by all who met her and knew her. In addition to her strong personal attributes and strengths, Carmen will be remembered throughout time for her athletic abilities, sportsmanship and dedication to being a "team" player. Her confidence and love for the game of softball was contagious to teammates, opponents, and all her fans. Her friends were many, but her love for her "boys" and from them was unyielding. Carmen will be missed greatly by all. Her indomitable spirit will go on and live within all of us. Just remember, "Pain is Temporary and Pride is Forever!" Carmen was born in Poughkeepsie, on June 27, 1993 to Raymond and JoAnn Marsiglio Congelli, she was 17 years old. Carmen went to Marlboro Elementary School, Marlboro Middle School and was a senior at Marlboro High School. Carmen is survived by her loving parents Raymond and JoAnn Congelli, her maternal grandmother Josephine Marsiglio and paternal grandmother Jean Congelli and predeceased by her maternal grandfather John Marsiglio who died April 26, 1993 and predeceased by her paternal grandfather Carmen Congelli who died April 30, 1998. Also survived by Uncles John and Lorrie Marsiglio of Ill. and Stephen and Debbie Marsiglio of Ariz., Forest and Linda Anderson of Fla., Aunt Francine and Eddie Perez-Santalla of N.J. and predeceased by her Aunt Karen Anderson. Carmen was a People 2 People Ambassador, a member of the Spanish Honor Society, the National Honor Society and a member of the Dutchess Debs & Kingston Rebels Softball Teams. In Carmen's 8th Grade year Carmen made 2nd team MHALS and 2nd team Poughkeepsie Journal for Girls Softball, in her Freshman year Carmen made 1st team MHAL, 1st team Kingston Freeman and 1st team Poughkeepsie Journal for Girls Softball, in her Sophomore year Carmen made 1st team All MHAL league and Player of the Year MHAL and Player of the Year Poughkeepsie Journal for Girls Softball, in her Junior year Carmen was named Player of the Year MHALS, Player of the Year Middletown Record , Player of the Year Poughkeepsie Journal, Player of the Year Kingston Freeman and All State Player for Girls Softball. Carmen was an 8-11th Grade Scholar Athlete, 2011 Recipient of 1st N.Y.S. Spirit Award and National Spirit Finalist Award dedicated in April 2011. Visitation for family will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., visitation for classmates and teammates on Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m. and visitation for family and friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at The DiDonato Funeral Home,1290 Route 9W, Marlboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 9W, Marlboro with Father Edward Bader officiating. The family will receive family and friends only at the funeral home the morning of the funeral from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Anyone attending the funeral the family suggests wearing black and orange. After Mass procession to St. Mary's Cemetery, Lattintown Road, Marlboro for final committal services. Family invites all to a reception at 2 p.m. on Thursday following funeral at St. Mary's Church Hall, Bloom Street, Marlboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carmenstrong Fund to fight cancer at P.O. Box 537, Marlboro, N.Y. 12542. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carl J. DiDonato, Jr and Lawrence M. Cavazza of the DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc. 845-236-4300