Frances Carella

 

 

 

 

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Mrs. Frances Theresa Carella was born January 31, 1918 in New York City to Venerando and Giuseppina D'Aquino. She passed away May 22, 2006 at home after a short illness. Frances met Arduvino (Ben) Carella, the love of her life and best friend, in 1939 while attending Night School. Following Ben's graduation from Army Air Corps Flying School, they were married November 10, 1942 in Selma, Alabama. Fran's zest for life included singing, dancing, gardening, bridge, and her faith. She listened well and shared a positive attitude. She hosted fantastic dinner parties and was the #1 supporter at River Club tennis matches. Fran will be remembered with joy by all of the friends she made traveling and living throughout the world. She will be missed by her family of friends from the River Club, Martin's Landing, and St. Andrew Catholic Church in Roswell, GA. Frances will be missed and always loved by Ben her husband of 63 years, their three children, Francis (John) Lensi, Constance (Bruce Copelan) Carella, James (Lori) Carella; Nana's five beautiful granddaughters, Michelle, Samantha, Aimee, Kirsten, Loren; her great-grandchildren, Katelin Mary, Liam James, John Arduvino, Ethan Daniel, Mia Michelle; many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA on June 3, 2006 at 11;00 a.m. In lieu of floweres, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, P.O. Box 6805, Atlanta, GA 30315. Roswell Funeral Home/American Crematory, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. (770) 993-4811. www.roswellfuneralhome.com

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 6/1/2006.

 

 

 

Fran Carella

 

Fran was 88 years young. Her husband Ben was a Flight Inspection Pilot. He retired from the Atlanta area office and they have lived in Roswell, GA. since. They have attended most of the FSR Reunions including the last three. Both of their daughters and one son-in-law joined them at the Philadelphia Reunion.Our son who lives in Manhattan, NY joined us; and the two families enjoyed a nice dinner together at the Italian restaurant in back of the Clarion one evening during the Reunion.

 

 

 

She was a great lady.

 

A.C. & Joy Caviness