Costanza "Connie" Di Mambro

Costanza "Connie" Di Mambro was born in Olivella, Italy, on January 11, 1924, to the late Carmine and Francesca D'Agostino. A strong, courageous woman, she was raised in Italy and lived through WWII. On October 2, 1947, she married the love of her life, Guido, and they began their life together.

Eleven years later, in 1958, Costanza made the brave journey to the United States with her two young daughters. She joined Guido, who immigrated 2 years prior, and they put down roots to begin their life in Metro Detroit.

A hardworking woman, Connie worked various jobs in addition to caring for her family, which grew to include two more daughters born in the United States. After her retirement at the age of 67, she dedicated herself to helping to raise the biggest joys of her life, her six grandchildren.

A caring and loving person, Costanza always opened her heart and her home to others. She loved spending time in the kitchen and baking her famous chocolate chip cookies for every family gathering.

Connie enjoyed taking leisurely walks and tending to her beloved flowers. When at family celebrations, Connie never missed an opportunity to share a dance and to sing with her loved ones.

Costanza passed away on June 14, 2016, in Plymouth, Michigan, at the age of 92. She will be deeply missed by all those whose life she graced.

Costanza was the loving wife of Guido for nearly 70 years. Cherished mother of Anita (James) Jabara, Francesca (Warren Valente) Di Mambro, Maria Dario and Rita Siedlaczek. Proud grandmother of Jason (Koeun) Guido Marra, Brandon, Adam and Bianca Siedlaczek, and Olivia and Liana Dario and great-grandmother of Joseph and Matteo Marra. She is also survived by her dear brother Angelo (Marcella) D'Agostino and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her siblings Benedetta (the late Gaetano) Merucci, Oreste (Jaclyn) D'Agostino, Giovanni (Giovanna) D'Agostino and Caroline (the late Pietro Lanni) Takacs.

The Di Mambro family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday June 16, 2016 from 4-8 pm and Friday June 17, 2016 from 2-8 pm, with a Scripture Service at 7 pm, at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd. (east of Newburgh and I-275) in Livonia.

Her life will be celebrated with a Funeral Mass on Saturday June 18, 2016 at 10 am, with in state at 9:30 am, at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd. (south of Five Mile Rd) in Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests memorial donations to:

Alzheimer's Association

P.O. Box 96011

Washington, DC 20090-6011

1-800-272-3900

www.alz.org/donate