Carmela J. Battiste
February 24, 2018
Carmela J. Battiste (nee Frandino) of Blackwood, NJ passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on February 24, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of Carlo for 69 years, and loving mother of Linda Mitchell (William) of Blackwood, and Michael Battiste of Blackwood. Dear sister of Rose Powell (Dave) of VA, Mary Blank of VA, the late Joseph Frandino, and the late Grace Buffington. Loving grandmother of Christine, Kathleen, Michael C., Lauren, Carlo, Karla, and Nicholas. Proud great-grandmother of Olivia Rose, Gavin William, Enzo Carmen, Carmela Rose, Corrado Maximus, and Jaxton Thomas. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Carmella worked as a seamstress for over 25 years at Eastern Knitting Mills of Blackwood, retiring in 1991. She loved to cook, bake, and care for her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, and will be sadly missed. She was an independent strong spirited woman, with a kind and generous heart. She was always willing to help a friend or neighbor in need, with her time, or a cooked meal. Viewing will be Friday, March 2nd, 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012. Her Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com
Carmela J. Battiste (nee Frandino) of Blackwood, NJ passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on February 24, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of Carlo for 69 years, and loving mother of Linda Mitchell (William)... View Obituary & Service Information