Obituary of Carmella CRACCO

Carmella Cracco, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She was born on January 1, 1919 in New York City, NY; to Vito and Francesca (Bartolatto) Rubino.Carmella moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 7 months ago from River Vale, NJ. She was an active member in the River Vale Seniors Club for 16 years. Carmella also enjoyed playing bingo, cooking Italian food, spending time in the sun reading her books and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.Carmella is survived by her loving husband Benedetto Cracco, who were married on December 5, 1937, sons Ben, Joe and Robert Cracco all of Long Island, NY; daughters Terry Patricola of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Linda Ambadjes of New Hyde Park, NY; sisters Anna Schiano and Margie Giordano both of Long Island, NY; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.She will be greatly missed by her two grandsons, Dante and Nicholas.A memorial service will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Carmella's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405.Condolences can be made to her family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.