Cary, NC - Carmela (Millie) Morello Mamo died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the loving care of her family at Waltonwood, Senior Living. Carmela (Millie) was born in New York City on January 6, 1924, the daughter of Giuseppe and Giovanna (Terranova) Morello. Millie grew up in Brooklyn, On June 16, 1946 she married Anthony (Tony) Mamo in Brooklyn, NY and they were married for 51 yrs. She and Tony moved to Farmingdale, Long Island in 1956 where they lived until November 1974 when they move to Boca Raton, Fl. After Tony’s passing, Millie met and later married Frank Tomasiello. They were married for 7 years. Frank filled a tremendous void for Millie. He also provided great support during the time of her son, Steven’s battle with cancer.
In early 2010 Millie moved to Cary, NC from Boca Raton, FL. She is survived by two sons, Louis Joseph (Phyllis Delia) Mamo and Joseph Anthony (Martha Menges) Mamo. Her third loving son, Steven (Patricia Spinella) proceeded her in death in 2004. Her siblings, Rose (Morello) Giokas and Salvatore Morello both of whom proceeded her in death. Millie has 9 adoring grandchildren, Michael, Daniel, Marissa Boisvert, Andrea Sriver, Joseph Jr, Vincent, Angela, John and James and 6 great grandchildren, Madelyn, Caroline, Preston, Connor, Francis and Gianni as well as many nieces and nephews.
She lived life to the fullest. She loved to dance and entertain. Millie found great solace in her strong Catholic faith. She was passionate in everything she did and interested in learning about the people in her life. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her would see her loving, thoughtful nature. No one was a stranger in her company.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. EDT, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Babione Funeral Home, 10060 Calle Comercio Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33428. Interment will follow at the Palm Beach Memorial Park and Cemetery, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, FL 33462. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you donate to Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, in memory of Carmela Mamo.
