Carmela was born on November 28, 1932 in New Rochelle, NY to the late Alfio and Carmela Aidala. Carmela’s family origin were from Bronte Sicily where she also met her husband Basile. Carmela worked as a Seamstress starting as a young woman in Sicily then in New York City and later in Long Island where she and Basile settled. Carmela mostly enjoyed cooking for her Family and taking care of her Grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Michael Aidala; grandson Nicholas Miracola and nephew Paul Spampinato.
Virginia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Basile Leo Saitta; daughter, Francesca Miracola and husband, Joseph Miracola; son, John Saitta and wife, Jesse; grandchildren, Anthony, Dominic, Christina and Roman.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St Michael Catholic Church with burial to follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be donated to St. Jude, Dementia Society of America or a charity of your choice.
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