Obituary of Carmela A. Morabito

Carmela A. Morabito Silver Creek- Carmela A. Morabito, 82, of Silver Creek, NY passed away on Thursday morning October 19, 2017 at Hospice Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. Carmela was born on October 11, 1935 in Silver Creek the daughter of the late the Joseph and Elvira(Ginnitti) Botticello. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1953. Carmela worked as a seamstress for the former M. Wile and Co. in Dunkirk, NY. She married Richard D. Morabito in Silver Creek on September 16, 1964. Together they raised three children, Mary Anne (Martin) Gorka of Silver Creek, Page: 1 Deborah (Gordon) Genco and Thomas (Sue)Morabito both of Hamburg, NY. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, where she participated in the Mt. Carmel Social Club, Toast Ladies who met weekly at Tom’s Restaurant, and the once a month Lunch Bunch. Carmela crocheted hats, scarves, and mittens annually for the local organizations to be given out for winter to children in need. She loved to bake and was well known for her Italian wedding and Christmas cookies. At the end of the day, Carmela’s world revolved around her family. She could be seen attending their sporting events or whatever activities they were involved in. Trips to Lake George and Disney World created many heartfelt memories. In addition to her children survivors include two sisters, Nancy Greco of Sheridan, NY and Delores Bell of Ocala, Fla., a brother Vito (Karen) Botticello of Auburndale, Fla. ,a sister -in-law, Gail Botticello of St. Cloud, Fla., and six grandchildren, Neil (Diane) and Ryan (Ashley) Genco, Alicia and Andrew Gorka, Tara and Nathan Morabito. Friends may call at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 135 Central Ave. Silver Creek on Saturday October 28, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in Carmela’s memory to the Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Blvd. Cheektowaga NY 14227. To share a remembrance or a condolence, go to www.holeparkerfc.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the HoleParker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Service Information