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Vivien Cardelli Obituary
Vivien F. Cardelli, 77, of Stevensville passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her home.
A celebration of life service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, with Deacon Ed Nickel officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, with Liturgical Prayers recited at 7 p.m.
Memorial donations in Vivien's name may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Those wishing to sign Vivien's memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Vivien was born on Nov. 11, 1945, in Berwyn, Ill., to Frank and Emily (Poremba) Cardelli. She was raised in Cicero and spent time in Southwest Michigan at her family's summer home.
Vivien earned her bachelor's degree at Loyola University in Chicago and her master's degree from Western Michigan University. Vivien had a passion for teaching. Her main career was 30 years with Benton Harbor Area Schools followed by several years as an adjunct instructor with Lake Michigan College at both the Benton Harbor and South Haven campuses.
Vivien was a very adventurous and generous woman, always willing to help in her wide circle of friends from all of her life's adventures and experiences. She made it a point to stay in touch with all of them over the years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Vivien is survived by her son, Nathaniel Cardelli of Niles; her brother, Dan Cardelli of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; and friends too numerous to mention.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Gobernatz
June 30, 2023
So sad to hear the passing of cousin Vivien. My dad was Emily´s brother. Vivien and Danny always played with us and went to the beach when we were small. We have kept in touch as well wedding and happy occasions and have exchanging old photos of our parents just recently. Many good memories
She told me many good things of Tillie and Leopold as well as her brother very close to our hearts
Will pray for all.
Miranda Wendzel
June 29, 2023
Love you Aunt Vivian.
Celeste Berteau
June 29, 2023
Vivien was an amazing person, a friend, and someone we could always depend on for a laugh and a smile. My sincere condolences to Nate and Danny. I will miss my friend Vivien.
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Memorial Events
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Jun
30
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Jun
30
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Jul
1
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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