Carmela Marchese, 97, wife of the Late Francesco  Marchese of Middletown, passed away peacefully Friday at Home surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1923, in Melilli Sicily, daughter of the Late Sebastiano and Nella Augeri. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Carmela Coats

She is survived by a son and daughter in Law John and Patricia Marchese of Middletown. A daughter and Son in Law Anna and Guido Mazzotta of Middletown.   Three Granddaughters Enza ( Tony) Mazzotta- Giacco, Melinda ( Aldo) Parnasso and Elizabeth ( Christopher) Girgenti. A Grandson Christopher (  Mindy) Marchese A Two Brothers Joseph and sister in law Grace Augeri of Middletown, John and Sister  in law Sofia  Augeri of Florida. 11 Great Grandchildren 7 Great Great Grandchildren and Many nieces and Nephews She is predeceased by two sisters Josephine ( Pina) DeProto and Angelina DiMauro. She loved cooking especially for her  family. A Special Thanks to Middlesex Home Care and Home Aid Sonia. And Dr. Michael Spada for the

Kindness and Compassion they showed to Carmela and her family.

Due to the Pandemic a Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at St. Sebastian Church. Burial in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery will be held at 11 A.M. In Lieu of Flowers Donations in her memory may be made to St. Sebastian Church or the Charity of the donor's Choice there are No Calling Hours Arrangements are under the direction of the D'Angelo Funeral Home 22 South Main St.