Carmela Palma

Carmela Palma, 86, of West Bangor, passed away, Friday, May 2, 2014, at Slate Belt Nursing and Rehab Center, Washington Township. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Palma who passed away, July 8, 1993. Born: Born in West Bangor, September 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pasqualena (DeNicuola) Curcio. Personal: Prior to retiring she was a machine operator for the former Cali Sportswear, West Bangor. Memberships: Carmela was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl and a member of St. Roch's Catholic Church, West Bangor and the Sodality. After retiring for 20 years, she was a volunteer at Immaculate Conception School, Pen Argyl as a kindergarten aid. She was also a member of the ILGWU, now UNITE. Survivors: Carmela is survived by two sons, Angelo R. and his wife Melissa of Palmer Township and Joseph C. and his wife Juliana of West Bangor, five grandchildren, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Mandi Jo, Joseph, Tiffany and Dominico, four great granddaughters, two sisters, Phyllis Cozzubbo and Lorraine Biondo both of West Bangor and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Raymond, two brothers, Alfonso and Ralph Curcio preceded her in death. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 10:30 AM at St. Roch's Catholic Church, 1141 Verona Avenue, West Bangor. There will be viewing hours, Monday beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Guerrro & Ruggiero Funeral Home, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, and Tuesday beginning at 9 AM until 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Roch's Cemetery, West Bangor. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to either, Immaculate Conception School, 115 N. Lobb Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or Pius X High School, 580 3rd Avenue, Bangor, PA 18013.