Carmelle M. (Renzella) Teso 88, of Natick died Monday December 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by loving family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent S. Teso who died in 2003 sharing 37 years of marriage.
A Natick resident for 48 years she was born in Wellesley Hills, the daughter of the late Berardino (Benny) and Filomena (DiGiacomantonio) Renzella.
Carmelle was a graduate of Wellesley High 1948, attended Burdette College and was
Store Manager for DeCelles Department Stores in Needham for 5 years. She later worked for Wellesley College in the Department of Buildings and Grounds as an office manager and secretary for 14 years.
Carmelle devoted her life to family as a loving wife, mother, cherished grandmother, sister, sister in-law and devoted friend to many. She possessed a kind, gracious, generous nature, willing to share her love of people and animals. Carmelle was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, cooking, gardening, golfing and loved the ocean, especially her time on Cape Cod. She was a life longer learner who continued to try new things even in her later years. Carmelle was a longtime member of St Patrick Parish in Natick.
She is survived by three children Vincent R. Teso and his wife Sandra Keller of Hopedale, Joyce M. (Teso) Fulmer of Spencer, Antonio J. Teso of Natick, one sister Helen T. DiGiandomenico of Natick, one brother Benny C. Renzella and his wife Gladys of Wellesley, three grandchildren Jacob, Jeffrey and Jessica Fulmer and several nieces, nephews and cousins
She was also the sister of the late Gina D’Angelo and a dear sister in law to the late Ralph C. DiGiandomenico.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Saturday December 22 at 9:30 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Patrick Church at 10:30 A.M.
Visiting hours are Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Internment Woodlawn Cemetery Wellesley.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Natick Visiting Nurse Association 209 West Central Street Natick MA 01760