Carmela was the beloved Mother of Mary Ellen Hillery, Diane Pullano, Andrea Damon, and Andrew Hillery; dearest Mother-in-law of Jennifer Hillery, Thomas Damon, and John Pullano; devoted Grandmother to Amanda Pullano, Thomas Damon, Shannon Damon, Sara Damon, Olivia Hillery and Kayla Hillery.
A visitation for Carmela will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 9:45 AM at St. Clare Church, 110 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308. A committal service will occur Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Ocean View Cemetery, 3315 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10306.