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Carmelo Piazza Obituary
August 10, 1925, in Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in August 1962. Carmelo was a stoic, hard-working, and soft-spoken man who tirelessly dedicated himself to his family and his faith. He took great pride in his craft and was a fierce fan of the Serie A soccer team, Inter-Milan.
Carmelo is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Caterina Piazza (nee Santoro), daughters Domenica Lanuto (Alfio) and Graziella Everett (Steven), and son Vincent Piazza (Sabrina). He was the esteemed grandfather of nine grandchildren, Gabriella Maria Pace, Alessandro Gaetano Lanuto, Adriana Caterina Pozielli, Davide Antonio Carmelo Lanuto, Marco Domenico Lanuto, William Ray Everett II, Luca Matteo Piazza, Leo Andrea Piazza, Dante Gabriele Piazza, their families and five great-grandchildren. Carmelo was the loving brother to siblings Caterina Piazza, Mariella Piazza (Giovannino), and Domenico Piazza (Giggia). He is survived by sisters-in-law Maria Piazza and Tonia Piazza. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Giovanni Santoro, Franco Santoro, Natale Santoro and their wives, sisters-in-law Graziella, Lina, and Claudia. He was a favored uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was an esteemed friend to many and a generous neighbor.
Carmelo was predeceased by his parents Vincenzo Piazza and Domenica Caminiti, brothers Giovanni Piazza, Luigi Piazza and wife Joanne Piazza, Giuseppe Piazza, brother-in-law Giuseppe Cassone, and nephew Gino Piazza.
Carmelo worshipped at Our Lady of Pompeii Church (OLPC) on 25 Carmine Street, New York, NY. A funeral mass will be held at OLPC on Wednesday, November 22, at 10:30am. Contributions in Carmelo's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through their website at www.stjude.org.
Carmelo Piazza leaves a great void in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by his family. His legacy of hard work, dedication, and love will be cherished forever. May he rest peacefully in the warm embrace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Adriana Tropepi Tripepi
November 20, 2023
In questo momento di dolore esprimo le mie più sincere condoglianza.
Adriana Tropepi Tripepi
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Adriana Tropepi Tripepi
November 20, 2023
In questo momento di dolore esprimo le mie più sentite condoglianze.
Achille Foti
November 19, 2023
Heartfelt and deep condolences to the entire Piazza family for the passing of Uncle Carmelino. I remember the many times we had a pleasant summer lunch together to celebrate his birthday, he was always funny and ironic. Uncle Carmelino will continue to always be present and smiling with us. Achilles and his family
Tanino Foti
November 19, 2023
Gentiluomo di grande spessore morale, civile e religioso. Ha dedicato la Sua vita alla famiglia ed al lavoro. Conservo di Lui, dolci e amorevoli ricordi dei tanti incontri avuti in casa del mio consuocero Giovanni Santoro di Lui cognato affettuoso. Un commosso abbraccio alla moglie Caterina unito alle mie più sentite condoglianze estese ai figli e nipoti. R.I.P.
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