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Carmelina Frankosky Obituary
Landenberg, PA - Carmelina Ann Mazzarella Frankosky, daughter of the late Charles & Antonietta Villano Mazzarella, passed away in Landenberg, PA, on Monday, April 20, 2020, 5 days before her 79th birthday. She was born and raised in Wyoming, PA and graduated from Wyoming Area High School, class of 1958 and from Wilkes Barre General Hospital School of Nursing in 1961.
After moving to Delaware in 1966, she settled a few years later in the subdivision Chalfonte where she lived for almost 50 years. Carmen worked at St. Francis Hospital for over 40 years in the ER and on the IV team.
She had been a member of the Wilmington Ski Club and Wilmington Trail Club; with Ski Club and other friends, she belonged to a beach house on Saulsbury Street, in Dewey Beach for years.
Carmen, as she was known to most, loved the beach (almost as much as her grandchildren) and reading. She had a hidden talent for drawing, but her talent for cooking was not-so-hidden: Carmen belonged to a cooking club for years and was the proud winner of the Vindemmia da Vinci Best Gravy contest in 2011.
She is survived by her two loving sons: Jack and his wife, Renee, with whom she lived this past year in Landenberg, PA, Kevin and his wife Mae, New Castle, DE; four grandchildren, who were her pride & joy: Zachary, Samantha & Michael of Landenberg and Chris Eli of New Castle; sister, Tina Sabatini and her husband Ray of Wyoming, PA; nephews Ron & Ray Sabatini & great-nephews Ray A. & George Sabatini.
The family would like to thank & acknowledge her care team: Willow Tree Hospice, Nicole Scott, NP, Dr. Vinod Kripalu, Dr. John Chabalko, Dr. Anthony Vasile and all her friends (too numerous to list) who called and visited. Carm loved hearing from you and she loved to talk; your calls lifted her spirits.
Due to the unfortunate event of the Coronavirus, a memorial mass will be held (date TBD) at:
St. Anthony's-St. Barbara's Church, 224 Memorial Street, Exeter, PA 19643.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 21301 S. Tamiami Trail, Ste 230 PMB 226, Estero, FL. 33928 (Ipffoundation.org)
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Elaine Campbell
April 29, 2020
My sincere condolences to Carmen's family. This lovely lady was taken way too soon.
April 27, 2020
Condolences to the Frankosky family,we go back many years ago.
Joe & Rose Pineno
April 27, 2020
Tina, Jack, Kevin and families - our condolences regarding your recent loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts during this time.
Andy, Sally, Andi Nicole and Ty Mazzarella - York, PA
Lorena Meunier
April 25, 2020
Dear Jack, Kevin, Tina, and your families,
I'm so sorry to learn about dear Carmen's death. She was a sweetheart with a heart of gold, a trusted friend with whom I shared many laughs and good times. I pray that your happy memories will one day overshadow the grief.
Love,
Lorena
Vicki Berry
April 25, 2020
Im so sorry to hear about Carmens passing. I worked with Carmen many years at St francis Hospital. What a wonderful person and a great IV nurse. She made everybody comfortable when placing an IV. She will be missed by many. Heaven has gained another angel. God bless her.
Norina Conden
April 25, 2020
Tina and family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I remember her so clearly. She was a beautiful person.
Jim Kuhn
April 24, 2020
I'm so very sorry to hear of Carmen's passing. I worked with Carmen at St. Francis for a brief time. The patients and staff were graced with her exuberance, smile and nursing skills every day. As we pass through this life, there are others that leave a lasting impression and memory with us. Carmen left that with me and everyone who had the pleasure to work with her at St Francis Hospital. God Bless her.
Terry Lemper
April 24, 2020
Jack, Kevin and families, everyone that met your mom loved her. She welcomed all of us into your family the moment we met. A beautiful smile and her addictive laugh with a hug is how she will be remembered by me the most. The Earth will have one less wonderful mom, but Heaven gains an angel.
Sherry Beaubrun
April 24, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful mentor to many nurses including me. May she rest in peace.
Tina
April 24, 2020
I would like to say that I will miss her very much because we talked every day until the day before she died.She was always watching over me and was a very kind person. My heart is broken. Love you, Carm
Shirley Berti
April 24, 2020
Tina, I'm so sorry to hear of Carm's passing. She was so beautiful and kind. Prayers to you and your family. She will always be in the hearts of the people who knew her.
Philip G Pizano
April 24, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy to All the Family
Michael and Nancy Perfetto
April 24, 2020
She was a kind soul with a very bright smile that always made you feel special and welcome every time you saw her.
May she rest in peace.
God Bless.
April 24, 2020
It was an absolute privilege to have had the honor to care for such an amazing woman. May your soul be at peace. With much love and gratitude,
Nicole Scott
Regina
April 24, 2020
Condolences to the Frankosky family . As you reminisce please know that God cares for you. -1Peter5:7 May he continue to strengthen you through this difficult time.
Art Perfetto
April 24, 2020
Frankosky and Sabitini fmailies, I'm very sorry to hear the loss of Carm. She was a warm and caring soul. I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew her.
My deepest sympathies
Anita
April 23, 2020
So sorry to learn of Carmen's passing. I remember her well from working at Saint Francis, and that she always had a smile on her face. RIP Carmen.
Peter Bernstein
April 23, 2020
To Jack, Kevin and your families - so sorry for your loss. Peter
Dottie Manuel
April 23, 2020
Carmen was such a kind and patient nurse and teacher. She trained me to draw blood and to insert and troubleshoot IVs. We were very happy to see her on night shift! My condolences to her family. She was a joy to know.
Kristi Skross
April 23, 2020
Thinking of all of you and praying for your family... and still laughing at Carms antics and always calling Logan Collin! Im sure we will tell stories about her for years to come
April 23, 2020
Very sorry to hear about Carm. Condolences to all her family. Sincerely; Barbara and Joe Giacometti
Paula Folk
April 23, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Frankosky family. Carmen was such a beautiful lady with a heart of gold. She will be dearly missed by all.
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