Funeral services were conducted Jan. 20 for Carmela Casamento, 82. She was born in Patti, Sicily. She called Jersey City home for the better part of 40 years, single-handedly raising her three children, before relocating to Felton, Del. She worked as a seamstress but will be remembered for being much more than that. Carmela was an extremely creative and intelligent woman. Her personality shined in her lovingly prepared dishes, her meticulously maintained home, and carefully arranged refrigerator magnets. She had a huge heart and lived for her children and grandchildren. Carmela also wasn’t shy about throwing a few quarters in a slot machine. Nonna also told some great stories too, most of which were recanted sitting in the yard with friends. She was truly one of a kind and will be missed. She was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore. She leaves behind three children: Salvatore Casamento and wife Karen of Fair Lawn, Anna Arrigo and husband Vincent of Ridgefield Park, Joseph (Pippo) Casamento and wife Darlene of Felton, Del. Carmela also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Joseph Arrigo and wife Jill of Little Ferry; Keri Williams and husband Patrick of Bayville; Vincent Arrigo Jr. and wife Julie of Little Ferry; Victoria Gutierrez and husband Joseph of Lanoka Harbor; Salvatore Arrigo of Ridgefield Park; Amanda Casamento of Fair Lawn; Matthew Casamento of Lodi; and Jennifer Casamento of Felton, Del. She also leaves behind seven great grandchildren; Jake, Ava, Colin, Brandy, Hunter, Parker and Riley. Services arranged by the Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home, Ridgefield Park.