Carmela Speroni Obituary

SPERONI, Carmela Passed in peace Thursday morning at her home of more than 50 years in Los Angeles. She was 88. Mrs. Speroni was born in San Francisco and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. She was married to the love of her life, Charles, for more than 40 years, who preceded her in death. She was an avid supporter of UCLA and heavily involved for many years in Gold Shield, The Auxiliary, and many other areas of the University. She was also an active member and leader in Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles, as well as many other Los Angeles institutions. She is survived by her three godsons, David Dickey of Mission Hills, Kansas, and G.P. and Tancredi Selvaggio of Los Angeles, as well as dozens of loving friends. Services will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westwood at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 7th. In lieu of flowers, any memorial donations should be sent in Mrs. Speroni's honor to the UCLA School of Letters -- Department of Italian.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Carmela Speroni

10 Entries

Ron and Nancy Calhoun

August 25, 2008

It is hard to believe that Carmela is gone. First, with Charles and our parents, Donald and Margaret MacKinnon she was always a part of our lives. Carmela was always there, someone to call or write from Northern California. A true member of our family. Now she is with Charles. She will be missed by all of us.

Olivia Lipari

August 10, 2008

Zia Carmela, (Aunt Carmela) was one of the most caring people I have ever met. Both of my Grandmothers lived far away. So she pretty much was my 3rd Grandmother. She never forgot a birthday for anyone in my family.Though I was probably the closest to her. She was always interested in my school activities. She always smartly dressed, and when she got sick, it was hard to imagine her being the same person. Every Easter we would go to the Bel-Air Hotel. It was wonderful, the swans out on the lake, her holding my hand. Eveytime we saw each other she would whisper our little secret. My parents were always curious what it was, but I never told them. I never told anyone. Right now I am crying, but she is going to Heaven where she belongs and she is going to see her husband who past away long before she did, she loved him so much. I never got to meet him, neither did my parents, but we know he must of been such a nice for her talk and tell stories about him so much. She always gave me presents and let me play in her house. She always had a plesent aroma that I loved. When I was in Kindergarten, it was Granparents day. I couldn't bring any of my grandparents, so she went with me. I was so happy I could go with her. Parents were not allowed on campus that day, so I held her hand the entire day. It was lovley. I loved hare and she loved me. And I will never ever forget her. I love you Zia Carmela.

Olivia, Age 10

Massimo Ludovisi

July 31, 2008

Carmela will be always in our hearts because of her friendship, generosity and love.
She lives on beneath everything we do since her presence influenced who we were as well as her loss
influences who we are now.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand, Carmela.
With all our love,
Stefanella, Massimo, Rochelle and Claudio Ludovisi

Giovanna Zamboni

July 31, 2008

I will always treasure the time spent together. You have been a special and caring friend, I will miss you.
Giovanna Zamboni Paulis

Giannina Swan

July 30, 2008

The Swan family has been blessed to have such a loving friend for so many years. We will miss you, but we will always remember our happy times together. We love you Carmela.

Tancia Matioli

July 30, 2008

I will always remember Carmela,my dearest friend ,my pal , as she used to call me. Thank you Carmela for your friendship, for being there for me, for listening to my problems and giving me sound advice. But most of all I will miss your wisdom ,your humanity, your grace. Your pal Tancia

Patrizia Paiar

July 30, 2008

The memory of a great lady, kind with all and ready to reach out will live on in the Soutern California Italian community. Thank you, Mrs. Speroni, for all you have done throughout the years
Patrizia Paiar

Dr.Giorgio and Maria Conti

July 30, 2008

Carmela lives in each of us because of the love and unfailing human warmth and true friendship she shared in every occasion throughout her life.
She left us richer.
God rest her in glory.

Antonella Sherman

July 28, 2008

Thank you Carmela for you generosity and for being such a wonderful and thoughtful person. You will be missed.

God Bless You,
The Sherman Family

Paola De Mari

July 28, 2008

We will always think of you with love and admiration for the beautiful person you have been.
The De Maris'Family

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