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Carmela Cantwell, age 91, of Kenosha passed away on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at Advocate Aurora Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Carmela was born on March 16th, 1931 in Kenosha to Pasquale and Filomena (Perno) Perone and was educated in local schools. Carmela met her husband Don Cantwell while working for the Simmons Corporation and they were united on May 11, 1957 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and were happily married for over 60 years. She was a homemaker for many years, and she enjoyed being with her family so much that, Don and her were foster parents for over 30 years. After the kids had grown, she also went to work for Kleinschmidt Inc. in Deerfield and was a home health aide for the VNA. Carmela was devout member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. She enjoyed camping, cooking, beating everyone at board and card games. Carmela will also be known for being a jokester, which went along with the stories about “Sadie” (if you know, then you know).
She was preceded in death by, her parents; her husband, Don Cantwell and five brothers, Joseph, Frank, Arthur, Dominic and Jimmy Perone.
Carmela is survived by, eight children, Carol Oatsvall, Marla (Allan) DeHart, Beth (Rick) Dregne, Don R. (Kris) Cantwell Jr., Don W. Cantwell, Joseph Cantwell, John Cantwell, Timothy George; 10 grandchildren, Melissa Keller, Kristin Marks, Amanda Mulready, Nicholas Dregne, Brittainy Fields, Zachary DeHart, Shane, Katey and Arianna Cantwell and Matthew George; 11 great grandchildren; her brother, Guy Perone; two sisters, Mary Crain and Concetta Gasser; three sisters-in-law, Ofelia and Sandra Perone and Maryann Brannon; a brother-in-law, Richard (Joy) Cantwell as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Carmela will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (1919 – 54th Street) with entombment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Carmela’s family would like to give their sincerest gratitude to Robert at Aurora at Home for all the kindness and wonderful care he gave to her.
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Tina jimenez says:
So sorry for such a great loss. Charm was definately one of a kind and very kind she was. She loved everyone with sincerity. I sure will miss her and all her walls of family pictures she loved dearly!💚💛💚💛🥺
Frank and Kelly perone says:
My dearest aunt you’re her mother Theresa in our book, everybody who’s ever met you and or I talk to knows What a saint you were. The day you passed who is my father’s birthday your brother who you always used to prank with in the stories were live on forever and ever. I love you and appreciate all your Comfort in prayers and in guidance. May you rest in peace now that you’re with uncle Don and all your brothers and family members I love you to the moon and back. My wife loves you and adores you and felt very welcome in your home the very first day she met you and still talks about you we love and miss you. Please give my mom and dad Julie and Zack a hug rest in peace Aunt Carm
Holly Siewert says:
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person and will be missed by so many. Sending prayers and love to all the family
Robert Pallamolla says:
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Carmela. Spent many days when I was younger over at the Cantwell household along with my mom and my brothers. Carmela was such a giving person along with Don. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Medley says:
She was so kind…and the things she told me as a young girl strengthened and encouraged me for many many years after.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”.
Maya Angelou
I never forgot how she made me feel.❤
Michelle says:
My deepest condolences to her family and extended family. She was truly a nice lady. She will be sadly missed.
Dave Bordo says:
My deepest sympathies to Don and all the family. I remember the good old days at Mt. Carmel and the few times I visited the Cantwell house. She always treated Don’s friends and was very welcoming. So sorry for your loss.
Dave Bordo