Carmela M. Beronja 1929-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Carmela M. Beronja, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Aug. 9, 2020, at Assumption Village, with her daughters by her side.
Carmela was born April 3, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Guiseppe and Gemma (Scarnecchia) Diloreto.
After attending South High School, Carmela was hired at Towel Supply Company in Youngstown, where she met her future husband, Sam. She was a devoted homemaker to her family and to the many friends when the Beronja household was “the” gathering place for celebrations, where the food was delicious and plentiful! She enjoyed taking family vacations throughout the country for many years.
Carmela was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica of Youngstown, Mothers of the Crucifix Society and the Barea V. Club.
Her husband, Sam Beronja, whom she married Aug. 12, 1950, and would have celebrated 70 years of marriage today, passed away April 26, 2000.
Carmela will forever be remembered lovingly by her three daughters, Debra Beronja of Youngstown, with whom she made her home, Terry (Jerry) Fullum of Austintown and Sandra Rakocy of North Canton; grandchildren, Stephen (Jennifer) Rakocy of Columbus and Sam Rakocy of Cleveland; sister, Mary Lou Diloreto of Youngstown; nephew, Anthony (Corinne) Cera of Kinnelon, N.J.; and her “adopted” daughter, Cyndy (Brian Williams) Anderson of Boulder City, Nev.
Besides her husband, and parents, Carmela was preceded in death by her sister, Thomasina Cera; brother-in-law, Joseph Cera; son-in-law, Michael Rakocy Jr.; and niece, Loretta Mathews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, with the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio Jr. officiating. There will be no calling hours. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church; due to COVID-19, safety precautions will be taken. The 6-foot rule will be honored, and we kindly ask that all guests whose health allows, wear a mask.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Assumption Village for their compassionate care of Carmela, especially her nurses Cindy, Heather and Jamie.
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made in Carmela’s name to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown, OH 44505.
Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text or email, or at the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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