Carmela Ruggiero Ragozzino

SCHENECTADY - Carmela M. Ragozzino, 83, entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness.
Carmela was born in Schenectady on November 26, 1935 a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria Pulcinella Ruggiero. She was a 1954 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Carmela worked at Ellis Hospital and in later years for the Schenectady City School District. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She cherished the time spent with her family especially her treasured grandchildren. Carmela loved the Christmas Season, playing the piano and swimming. As a loving Christian, Carmela was a member of Abounding Grace Christian Church.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Ragozzino, Jr. whom she married on August 25, 1957 until his death on February 27, 1993; a sister Rita Donahue; brothers, Dominick Ruggiero and Gaylord Scheffer.
Left to cherish her memory is her children, Michael (Julie) Ragozzino, of Guilderland and Lynn Ragozzino, of Schenectady; adoring grandchildren, Dr. Rachael Ragozzino and Andrew Ragozzino; brother, Richard A. Ruggiero; sisters-in-law, Mary (Floyd) Simone, Elsie Scheffer and brother-in-law, Pat (Deborah) Ragozzino, many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street, on Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm. A Service of Remembrance will follow at 8 pm, with Pastor Jay Stillinger officiating.
A Gathering at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home will begin on Saturday morning at 9 am. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Carmela’s memory to Abounding Grace Christian Church, 3060 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY 12303.