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CASTELLI, CARMELO

MR. CARMELO CASTELLI, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Valeria Castelli of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Carmelo is survived by his family: Oriano (Donna) Castelli, Bruno Castelli and by his grandchildren Zachary, Nickolas and Kristopher, all of Lethbridge. He is also survived by two sisters; Maria Cupin and Liliana Chersicola both of Trieste, Italy and numerous other relatives in Italy, and Yugoslavia. He was predeceased by his wife Valeria and infant son Luciano, his parents and several brothers and sisters. Carmelo was born March 16, 1924 in Isola d’Istria, where he was raised and educated. Carmelo married Valeria in 1952 in Trieste, Italy. In 1957 they immigrated to Canada and settled in Lethbridge with their infant son Oriano. In 1960 their son Bruno was born. Carmelo was employed by the City of Lethbridge, retiring after many years of commendable service. His family life was everything to him and he was most proud of his boys and grand boys. He loved to garden and was an avid wine-maker. Carmelo will be remembered as a fellow who greeted you with a smile and ingratiating hello. He was a longtime, active member of the Romulus and Remus Italian Canadian Club until his declining health restricted his dancing and involvement. He will be sadly missed by family and many friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Tim Boyle, celebrant. A private family interment in Mountain View Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Tributes may be made to Woods Homes, 312 - 3 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1Y9. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca