Ella Cariello

Ella Cariello CHANDLER ARIZONA-Ella Cariello, 92, formerly of Racine, went to meet Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Sunday October 23, 2011. Ella was born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada to Albert and Anna (Selky) Kremin. With her parents and sister Dorothy, they moved to Racine in 1922. On June 1, 1936 Ella married her childhood sweetheart, Joseph in the “First Bride and Groom of June” contest (and won) sponsored by the Journal Times. They had celebrated 70 years of marriage before his passing on June 25, 2006. Ella was educated in the schools of Racine where she received her education in bookkeeping and accounting. In her young adult life she worked for Matranga Grocery, Hamilton Beach and Osters. Using her skills in bookkeeping she worked for Rajo Motors, R&B Grinding and for over 30 years for Boscha Builders retiring at the age of 81. In her lifetime she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, traveling and Bingo. She also had a great love for bowling and was on many city leagues, but one of her greatest joys was the many years spending summers in Tomahawk on Lake Nokomis with her family. Ella was a long time member of Faith United Methodist Church where she enjoyed the fellowship of many friends. Ella is survived by her one son, Andre (Barbara) Cariello of Beverly Hills, Florida, two daughters, Diana (Victor) Mead of Racine, and Debra (Thomas) Garcia of Scottsdale, Arizona, seven grandchildren, Andrea (Kent) Willetts, Dominic (Rosemary) Cariello, Carra (Don) Demrow, Francesca Cariello, Brian Mead, Renee (Ronald) Wilke, and Angela (Aaron) Ingegeri. She is further survived by 14 great grandchildren, Andrew, Jonathan, Hannah, Michaella, Matthew, Zachary, Margaret, Sammy, Jordan, Ryan, Caleb, Josiah, Elaina and Abner, one sister, Dorothy Mazzie and one brother, Bruno Kremin. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive her. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Kremen and a grandson, Michael Cariello. Ella’s smiling eyes and beautiful smile will be missed by many. She is healthy and whole once again. Visitation and celebration of life service will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday, November 5, 2011, with Rev. Susan Bowen officiating. Family and friends may meet with the family from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park following services. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ella in a special way may direct memorials to Careers Industries Inc. 3502 Douglas Ave. Racine, WI. 53402 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 6130 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53214.

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Ella Cariello

June 20, 1919 - October 23, 2011