Carmel A. (Funge) Lucarielli

Carmel A. Lucarielli, 94, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Omni Manor. Carmel was born October 12, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, a daughter to Carmel Sabino Briguglio and Frank Funge.  She was a life long resident of Girard and graduated from Girard High School. Carmel married Ralph Lucarielli December 28, 1946 and they spent 48 years together. She worked at Zoodles, but mostly enjoyed her home and family. Carmel enjoyed cooking and baking and did lots of needle work.

Carmel leaves to cherish her memory her children, Ralph (Phyllis) Lucarielli of Bowserton, OH, Linda (Harry) Leith of Girard, and Angela Lucarielli of Grayslake, IL; sister, Catherine Lucariello; grandchildren, Ralphie Lucarielli, Melanie Chase, Alyssa Leith, Stephanie Gegenheimer, Kerri Leith, Heather Leith, Harry Leith Jr., and Sheila Leith; sister in law, Alice Fungi; along with 5 great grandchildren.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lucarielli; sisters, Stella Dikun, and Barbara Brown; and brother, Frank Funge.

Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home. Private services will be held for the family. Carmel will be laid to rest at Niles City Cemetery next to her husband. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Omni Manor for their kind and compassionate care that was given to Carmel.