Obituary of CARMELLA ROSE MONTANARO

Carmella Rose (Babe) Montanaro, a resident of Stamford died November 11 at Notre Dame Nursing Home in Norwalk, CT of natural causes. She was 93 years old. She was surrounded by her children and went peacefully. She was married to Ralph F. Montanaro who predeceased her on May 1, 1976. She is survived by her three children, daughter Mary Louise Iovino and her husband Mike; daughter, Joann Andronaco and her husband Larry and her son, Vito A. Montanaro and his wife Linda. She had six grandchildren, Gina LaFerlita, Michael B. Iovino, Mark Montanaro, Greg Montanaro, Larry Andronaco and Eric Andronaco.She was blessed with eight great grandchildren, Dominick and Frank LaFerlita, Michael and A.J. Iovino, Cole and Jack Montanaro, Ava and Gianna Montanaro. Born in Stamford on November 25, 1921 with her identical twin sister Susie Viggiano who predeceased her on December 23, 2014. She was a life-long resident of Stamford who worked as a care-giver for many years. She was blessed with many friends who helped her enjoy Cummings Beach in Stamford for many summers. She also loved cooking for her family and friends. Especially her famous "Italian meatballs."Her smile and happy personality will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT. Relatives and friends may call at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 West Rock Road, Norwalk, CT 06851.