Mrs. Carmella "Karmy" (Ranieri) Fanelli

Mrs. Carmella “Karmy” (Ranieri) Fanelli, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the embrace of her son’s love. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 11, 1923, Carmella was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Casselli) Ranieri. She was raised and educated in Cleveland, and as a young woman she relocated to Utica with her family. She attended T.R. Proctor High School, graduating with the 2nd graduating class, the class of 1941. On August 7, 1948 she married Carlo C. Fanelli, Sr. with whom she shared 57 years. Karmy and Carlo shared not only love but the desire to make one another the best people they could be. Carlo passed away on December 22, 2005. At one time, Karmy held employment with the Utica City School District as a secretary at Seymour School. As a mom, her son was everything to her, and they shared a loving and close relationship. She sparkled when it came to showing her love for him and her commitment to his well-being and his future. As a school secretary, she put her nurturing love into her daily contact with students. As a friend, she was loyal to those she held close to her heart. Karmy had a zest for life and a twinkle in her eye. She also had a very optimistic outlook and was blessed with an inner strength that allowed her to face times of tribulation with faith and fortitude. In earlier years, she enjoyed bowling with her husband during the Sunday night leagues and with the girls at the afternoon leagues. She will also be remembered as a fantastic cook. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church and St. Joseph and St. Patrick’s Church. Carmella is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Carlo C., Jr. and Hui Pun Fanelli of Maryland; and her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jean and John Humphrey of North Utica. She also leaves her nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Nick Bucciero and Ange Nesci of Rochester, Debbie and Maurice Issac, and Shaun and Kim Humphrey; great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, an aunt, Marie Robertaccio, and special friend, Yolanda Benedetto. She was predeceased by her in-laws, Angeline and John Altieri, Josephine and Nicholas Bucciero, Samuel P. and Clorine Fanelli, Daniel D. and Ruth Fanelli, Fidele and Elizabeth Fanelli, Rocco and Lena Fanelli, Michael “Kelly” and Frances Fanelli, and George A. Fanelli. The family extends their gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Utica Rehabilitation Center, especially acknowledging Colleen Jennings and Stacey Bowman for the loving care they provided to Karmy during her stay. Thanks also to her neighbors, Ted and Marie Chrystie, and Cherie Sait, for their concern. The family will honor and commemorate Karmy’s life at a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Carmella’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony LaFache. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Carmella "Karmy" (Ranieri) Fanelli

August 11, 1923 - January 20, 2017