Carmela “Millie” "Riggio" McCarthy

Carmela “Millie” "Riggio" McCarthy obituary, Brighton, MA

Carmela “Millie” "Riggio" McCarthy

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Ridgewood Church

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Carmela McCarthy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Brien's Funeral Home on Feb. 14, 2026.
Carmela "Millie" McCarthy, age 94, of Brighton Heights on Friday, February 13, 2026. Daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosalia (Spadaro) Riggio. Beloved Mother of Kathleen (of the late Tim) O'Connor, Lisa (Steve) McCarthy and the late Debra McCarthy. Grandmother of Jaime, Meghan (Dan) O'Neil, and the late Jarid. Great-Grandmother of Declyan, Riley, Delani and Sydnee. Sister of the late Rose and Anna. Survived also by the Giovengo cousins, Goblicks, many nieces, nephews and fur-babies. Family will receive visitors Tuesday, 3-7PM at O'Brien's 3724 California Ave. Funeral service in Ridgewood Christian Church, Wednesday, 10AM

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O'Briens Funeral Home

3724 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Ridgewood Church

131 Ridgewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229

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