Cecilia Carfagna

November 28 1934 - August 24 2019

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Family and friends are ask to gather at the Church for her funeral Mass.

Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday August 28th 2019 2-8 p.m.

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Prayer Service
Wednesday August 28th 2019 at 2:00 pm

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Funeral Mass
Thursday August 29th 2019 at 10:30 am

St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus , Ohio 43215-1534

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Obituary

Cecilia Marie "Cece" Carfagna, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 24, 2019. Born November 28, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio. Cecilia attended St. Augustine Grade School, where she met the love of her life, Eddie Carfagna, and graduated from Sacred Heart Business School. Cecilia worked alongside her husband as co-owner of the family's business, while raising three children at home. She was an elegant, caring, generous, and devoted matriarch of the Carfagna Family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, passing the winters in Florida, and generally spoiling her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Carfagna; parents, Harry and Stella (Vittorio) Monesi; stepmother, Helen Monesi; brother, Thomas Poston; father and mother-in-law, Sam and Maria Carfagna; brother and sister-in-law, Adam and Antoinette Carfagna; brother and sister-in-law, Vincent and Lucia (Carfagna) Trovato; brothers-in-law, James (Buzz) Cockerell and Vincent Militello; cousin, Perry Carfagna; aunts/sisters/uncles/brothers, Viola and Nick Colucci, Joseph and Lucy Vittorio, Tony (Jerri) Vittorio, Mary (Sam) Lopresti, Oliver Rossetti, Domenic and Betty Vittorio, Jean Vittorio, Bernard Melchiorre, Fred Zugaro, and Frank and Marci Vittorio. Cecilia is survived by her children, Edward Dino (Terri) Carfagna, Sam (Jeanenne) Carfagna, and Julie (Tim) Riley; Cecilia's grandchildren, Rick (Jill) Carfagna, Tony Carfagna, Michael (Ashley) Carfagna, Edward Dino Jr. (Sarah) Carfagna, Luciano (Laura) Carfagna, Carmine (Allyn) Carfagna, Salvatore (Abby) Carfagna, Francesca Carfagna, Edward Domenic Carfagna II, Joseph Edward Riley, Maria Riley and Jill (Tim) Althoff. Cecilia is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Isabella Carfagna, Nico and Cecilia Carfagna, Rhea Carfagna, Lukas, Nickolas, and Gabrielle Althoff. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Alice (Ron) Cua; brothers, Donald (Marlene) Monesi and Cyril (Mary) Monesi; sisters-in-law, Linda Poston, Phyllis Militello, and Mary Jean Cockerell. Aunts/Uncles (as close as sisters' and brothers') Doris Rossetti, Rich Vittorio, Dolly Melchiorre, Rose Zugaro and Betty Vittorio; and a very special niece, Vicki (Cua) Giammarco; cousin, Angie Carfagna; many cousins in Vastogirardi, Italy; and many other nieces, nephews and extended family. We all will miss her dearly, but will never forget her. Friends may call Wednesday, August 28, 2019, from 2-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29 at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street (at Warren). Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Presider and Homilist; Rev. Msgr. John K. Cody, Concelebrant; assisted by Deacon Frank Iannarino. Burial to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne. Friends who wish may contribute in memory of Cecilia to the Carfagna Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO GATHER AT THE CHURCH FOR HER FUNERAL MASS.


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Condolences for Cecilia Carfagna


From : Wezi Masdea
To : Cecilia Carfagna
Date: August 25th 2019

To the Family, I am heartbroken to learn of Cece’s passing. What a sweetheart. I loved seeing her with her enormous smile and hugs. It’s never good to see your dear friends leave this world, but we know she is in a happier place back with Ed again. My deepest sympathy to her lovely family.
From : Isaac and Terry (Karam) Kahla
To : The family of Cecilia Carfagna
Date: August 26th 2019

May God bless her beautiful soul!!
Cecilia was always with open arms and a smile for everyone.May her family be comforted by the memories and the love she gave to each of you.
She’s together with her sweetheart, Eddie and watching over the family.
Our sincere condolences.
From : Cherri George
To : The Family of Cecilia Carfagna
Date: August 27th 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Cecelia’s passing. She was a wonderful friend to my mother. She and Eddie and my parents enjoyed many parties and trips together. She was a kind and fun lady. I know she will be missed by many.
From : Dale and Garrett Williams-Adams
To : The Family of Cecilia Carfagna
Date: August 27th 2019

To the Carfagna Family, I've only knew Miss Cecilia for a short time and I can say She was very loving and caring.. Had a quick wit about her and was not afraid to speak here mind which I admire. Miss Cecilia was loved by so many and will be missed dearly.. But now She will be the Guardian Angle that watches over the Family and the ones that She loved.. Garrett and I want to extend Our deepest sympathy to Her Family that addore and loved Her..
From : Linda Van Aman
To : Julie and family
Date: August 28th 2019

Dear Julie,
As your fifth grade teacher, I remember your mother as a caring mother and gracious lady. I am so sorry for your loss, but know she will be forever in your heart.
With sympathy to you and your family,,
Linda Van Aman
From : Petruzzi Family
To : Cecilia Carfagna
Date: August 28th 2019

To the Carfagna family, so very sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed. May God rest her soul, and may he help you through this difficult time.
From : Mario Baldassarre & family
To : The family of Cecilia Carfagna.
Date: August 28th 2019

Sorry to hear of the passing of Cecilia.May GOD BLESS Her, and give all of you Peace and comfort,May She watch over all of you forever.GOD BLESS.
From : Mary and Mark Massarella
To : The family of Cecilia Carfagna
Date: August 28th 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.