Carmela (Ventola) Corrente, of Malden, died Thursday at Epoch Nursing Home. She was 96.
Carmela was born in Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and the late Marianna (DeMarco) Corrente. She was raised in the North End and lived in Malden since 1958. For the past few years she has resided in Medford. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed wonderful relationships with her family and friends.
The beloved wife of the late Samuel Corrente, she was the devoted mother of Marie Lanza and her late husband Anthony of Danvers, Michael Corrente and his wife Lena of Medford, Carmela Ferioli and her husband William of Bridgewater, Laura Connor and her husband David of Wakefield, Richard Corrente and his wife Linda of Malden. She leaves 21 cherished grandchildren and 30 cherished great-grandchildren. Carmela also leaves many dear brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford at 10 AM Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 3 - 8. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Carmela’s name to Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice, 178 Savin Street, Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148.