Our hearts are truly saddened by the passing of our beloved Mom, Carmela Souza nee Castellana on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the age of 93. She died peacefully in hospice in Coral Springs, Florida. She gave it her all and tried so hard, but her body just couldn't fight anymore. And thus, God called her home.
She was a wonderful and loving wife and the best Mom ever. She filled our home with love, kindness and joy. She was always ready to help anyone that needed her care and never failed to be around when you needed her. Her hugs somehow took all your worries away! She gave unconditionally of herself when it came to her family and taught us so many valuable lessons that will be with us always.
She never failed to jump for joy when her three grandchildren were around and her four great grandchildren were the lights of her life. Even at 93 she would play with them as if she was 63! They loved her so.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Souza, and also by many dearest family members. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Ray Worsdale and Cathy and Mike Ryan; her grandchildren Melissa Cunningham and Jim, Thomas Ryan and Samantha, and Jaclyn Iannacone and Mike; her four great grandchildren Charles Ryan, Shaun Cunningham, Nathan Ryan and Emma Iannacone; her brother Joe Castellano; as well as numerous other special family members.
There will be a Celebration of Life at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Westchester County, New York in late September. Date and time to follow. Many thanks to all of you for your very sincere and kind expressions of sympathy for our very special Mom, Carmela.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeercoralsprings.com for the SOUZA family.
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