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Carmela "Marion" Appuliese

3/19/2023

Carmela M. Appuliese of Tuxedo, NY (formerly of Washingtonville, NY and North Bergen, NJ) passed away on March 19, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was 93 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 8, 1929, she was the only child of Frederick and Emily (nee Zozzaro) De Prisco.

Carmela “Marion” Appuliese’s first job was as an elevator operator where she met her former husband, Joseph. She was a founding member of the Democratic Party of Warwick, NY. She was a former member of St. Frances Parish. She worked to keep traditions alive by hosting many family gatherings and holiday dinners; she passed on the importance of holding family traditions to her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Carmela is survived by her five children: Robert DeFrancesco and partner Judy Dynia of Singer Island, FL; Sebastian DeFrancesco and his wife Elizabeth of Santa Cruz, CA; Debra Gallagher and her husband John of Forked River, NJ; Mary Murphy and her husband Richard of Salisbury Mills, NY; and Emily Garcia and her husband Raymond of Rutherford, NJ; grandchildren: Jonathan Gallagher, Alicia DeFrancesco and husband Amar Ghodasara, Kim Eichele and husband Daniel, Jamie Deuchler and husband David, Olivia Garcia, Victoria Garcia, Grace Murphy, Emily DeFrancesco, and Anna DeFrancesco; three great-grandchildren: Shea Deuchler, Cooper Eichele, and Maison Eichele; and sister-in-law Angelina Petrillo.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washingtonville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carmela’s memory to Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY or the charity of your choice.

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Dear Sebastian and family, Sorry to hear this sad news about your mother. My deepest condolences to all. May her memory be a blessing ❤️

Patricia Kelly
3/22/2023

Dear Sebastian and Family, So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your dear family. May mom rest in peace as she so deserves to be. May God bless you and your family.

Jennifer Johnson
3/21/2023

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.