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Carmela June Obituary
ITHACA - Carmela A. June, 84, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008, at Beechtree Care Center. Mrs. June was born in New York City on May 7th, 1924, the daughter of the late Rocco and Anna DeFrova Santamassino.
She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church. She was a very musical person who was an avid dancer and enjoyed square dancing and bowling. She was a member of the Salvation Army Golden Age Club.
She is survived by a son, Robert F. (Jinnie) June of Groton; two daughters, Lorraine (Jack) Hamilton of Newfield, and Karen (Richard) Wilson of Lansing; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased be her husband of 56 years, Robert M. June; six sisters, Grace Bellafesta, Bridget Parulo, Frances Canzone, Pauline Reed, Lillian Spurio, and Rose D'Allesandro; three brothers, John, Louis, and Rocco Santamassino; and one half brother, Carl Conti; one granddaughter, Robin Hamilton; and one great-grandson, Kevin June.
Friends and family may call on Monday, July 28th, 2008, from 10 a.m. until time of 12 Noon with Funeral Services at the Herson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Frear Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 150 North Albany Street, Ithaca, or the American Heart Association, Southern Tier NY Chapter, 427 Cayuga Street, Ithaca.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sheila Baker
August 1, 2008
Dear Karen and Family,
I was very sorry to read about your mother passing. She was a wonderful lady. There will be a void in your lives that you can always fill with wonderfull memories that will give you comfort, so when your think of her smile, that is what she would want you to do. My thoughts and prayers to you at this time. Always
Jennifer Parks (June)
July 28, 2008
I always enjoyed Aunt Carmela she was a very sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with all my family members. She will be greatly missed.
Monica (TEETER) LIVINGSTON
July 25, 2008
Carmela was famous for her pasta dishes! Karen, her baby, & I would hang out together (bowling, listening to records) having fun in Jim Ray's Trailer Park in Newfield, N.Y. Now Carmela will be making her famous pasta dishes in heaven!
Onna Meyer Barry
July 25, 2008
I had known Carm since I was a child but I enjoyed her in the later years when I was the director of the Golden Age Club. We always had fun with her and Rob on the many trips. We know that the family will miss her.
Becky Letson
July 25, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with you all in your loss. She was a real special lady. She will be missed.
Chuck Hendrickson
July 25, 2008
Oneof the sweetest in the world. I have wonderful memories of my second mom. I loved her very much. At lease she is with her love again. With love to the family, CHUCKIE
Carol (June) Munday
July 25, 2008
I have fond memories of Aunt Carmela from when I used to spend my summers playing at her house with my cousins Lorraine and Karen. Bobby had that great big boxer that I was afraid of and Aunt Carmela used to laugh at me for it. My sympathies are with you all.
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