1928
Robert
2012
Robert Carella
September 8, 1928 — October 26, 2012
Robert A. 'Abe' Carella, 84, of Clearfield died on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born on September 8, 1928 in Clearfield, a son of the late Lorenzo and Silvia (Cipriani) Carella.
Mr. Carella retired in 1989 as a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service after 25 years of employment. Prior to that, he worked for Goss Welding, Patterson Fire Brick Co. and at various construction sites.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Carella served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. Mr. Carella was also a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 as well as a former member of the Sons of Italy, Clearfield, the Letter Carrier Association, the US Navy Reserves and the Boy Scouts of America.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. (Stevens) Carella whom he wed January 26, 1957 in Clearfield; four children Denise Kitko of Clearfield, Lisa Cruz of Brockway, Carla Carella of Indianapolis, IN and Lorenzo Carella and wife Tracy of Grampian; five grandchildren who he dearly loved, Autumn Bloom and husband Mitch of Clearfield, Enrique Cruz of Brockway, Joshua Shugarts of Syracuse, NY, Bianca Carella of Clearfield and Jessica Philips of Penfield; a great granddaughter who was the apple of his eye and light of his life Isabelle Bloom; a sister Ludovica Accordino of Clearfield; and a nephew Nicholas Accordino and wife Tracy of State College.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Pre-School Center, 119 North Second St., Clearfield .
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
He was born on September 8, 1928 in Clearfield, a son of the late Lorenzo and Silvia (Cipriani) Carella.
Mr. Carella retired in 1989 as a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service after 25 years of employment. Prior to that, he worked for Goss Welding, Patterson Fire Brick Co. and at various construction sites.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Carella served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. Mr. Carella was also a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 as well as a former member of the Sons of Italy, Clearfield, the Letter Carrier Association, the US Navy Reserves and the Boy Scouts of America.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. (Stevens) Carella whom he wed January 26, 1957 in Clearfield; four children Denise Kitko of Clearfield, Lisa Cruz of Brockway, Carla Carella of Indianapolis, IN and Lorenzo Carella and wife Tracy of Grampian; five grandchildren who he dearly loved, Autumn Bloom and husband Mitch of Clearfield, Enrique Cruz of Brockway, Joshua Shugarts of Syracuse, NY, Bianca Carella of Clearfield and Jessica Philips of Penfield; a great granddaughter who was the apple of his eye and light of his life Isabelle Bloom; a sister Ludovica Accordino of Clearfield; and a nephew Nicholas Accordino and wife Tracy of State College.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Pre-School Center, 119 North Second St., Clearfield .
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
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