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Carmela Imbrogno Obituary

Imbrogno, Carmela
Carmela Imbrogno, 91, of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 21, 2012. Carmela was born in Rose, Italy on July 4, 1921 to the late Oronzio and Rosa Siciliano-Cava. She married the love of her life, Antonio Imbrogno on January 6, 1941. She moved to Argentina in 1950, and made her journey to the United States where she became a proud citizen. She was a homemaker, but also worked as a produce clerk at Bongiorno Supermarket for 15 years. Besides her parents, Carmela was predeceased by her loving husband Antonio, her beloved daughter Estela and her son in law Hector Martin, her great-granddaughter's Jacklynn and Julianna, as well as her brothers and sisters; Lorenzo, Rosaria, Francesco, Angelina, and Domenico. Carmela "Nonna" was the devoted matriarch of a warm and loving family. She lived a full life and is survived by her three daughters; Antonietta "Nina" Restrepo and her husband Leonel, Adelina "Lilly" Rulli and her husband Roberto, and Graciela "Grace" Mandarino and her husband Dino, all of Stamford. As well as several grandchildren; Ariel Acedo, Myrian DiScala, Gladys Ganchou, Alejandra Mercado, Daniel Acedo, Christina Mandarino, Michael Mandarino and Corina Restrepo. And her great-grandchildren; Brian, Alexia, Sonya, Jaxon, Sophia, Marcos, Nicholas, Francisco, Isabella and Charlotte. Carmela's joy was being surrounded by her family and making sure everyone was together and happy. Family and friends trusted her words of wisdom, which were always respected and loved. Everyone looked to her for her special blessings and her guidance. She took joy in long visits and giving her advice. She had a passion for gardening and cooking her traditional family recipes, and loved her little canine companion Daisy. Whatever she did, she did unconditionally, whether it was showing her hospitality or sharing her love. She was a woman made of steel, who overcame every obstacle in her path. Her strength was astounding and unmatched. Though small in stature, she was a force to be reckoned with. Her radiant smile embraced everyone she met and her feisty independence was most important to her. Carmela is irreplaceable and will live forever in the hearts and memories of her family and friends. "Nonna" lived a legacy for all. Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave.,Stamford, CT on Sunday December 23, 2012 from 3:00-7:00PM. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:15AM on Monday December 24, 2012 for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00AM at Church of Saint Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT. Entombment will follow at St. John's RC Cemetery, Darien, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

Published by Stamford Advocate on Dec. 22, 2012.
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Grace and family, I'am so sorry that your hearts are broken. We want to keep our parents forever because we do love them that much but life makes us realize we can not. Thank GOD for everyday you did have her to love you all. My deepest condolences.

Sheila Mateychuk

January 21, 2013

Grace, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your mother rest in peace and know she departed a very proud mother & grandmother, let her legacy live on. God Bless~

Petula Gianopoulos

December 27, 2012

My deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. Your family is my thoughts and prayers. May nona rest in eternal peace.

Elizabeth Wynne

December 26, 2012

Grace,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Debbie Murphy

Debbie Murphy

December 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the most kind and gentle woman that I ever knew. Nona was blessed to have such a wonderful family and I know she is happy.

David Kennedy

December 24, 2012

Nina, Ariel, Danny and Corina, please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother/grandmother. May the many wonderful memories of her help you through this sad time. God Bless her.

Mary Kokkoris

December 23, 2012

mis queridas rimas, lili nina, gra, y a toda la familia, les mandamos nuestro mas sentido pesame,love,jim karren y lucy

mireya karren

December 23, 2012

May God give you all of you the strength to overcome this loss and may the beautiful memories of her give you comfort.Our deepest condolence, Emma,Alfredo Chiappetta and family

Grace Imbrogno Mandarino

December 22, 2012

Sending my prayers, love and condolences to you and your family Grace. She is at peace and smiling down on you, so proud of you, so blessed to have had a wonderful life with you. xxxooo

Daneen & Ray Gittings

December 22, 2012

muchos recuerdos de nuestra infancia, con las primas y vos tia nos hacias reir tanto , tu sonrisa jamas se apagara , fuistes y seras una hermosa tia, DIOS te reciba en su gloria, te queremos mucho

mireya karren

December 22, 2012

Sounds like an amazing woman! God bless her always!
-George Zoumboulis

December 22, 2012

Mi tia querida, te vamos a extranar mucho, fuistes tan alegre y solo tengo las mejores memorias. Te quiero mucho y aunque dejestas un vacio enorme con tu partida se que estas en un lugar mejor, junto a Dios y tus seres Querido. Love you, hasta pronto

Graciela Zullo

December 22, 2012

Sent with love and remembrance

Oscar Imbrogno

December 22, 2012

So sorry for your loss, she is one great lady our family will always remember. Cindy Crolla Carpenter

December 22, 2012

So sorry for your loss, she is one lady our family will never forget,Cindy Crolla Carpenter

December 22, 2012

My deepest condolences to your family. I always looked forward to her smile and warmth when I came to your home. I will miss her ver much

Leslie Jezior

December 22, 2012

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