Italia “Edith” Ciarrocchi, 90, of Avondale, died Tuesday, July 19, at Linden Hall in Kennett Square. She was the wife of Henry Ciarrocchi Sr., with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Born in Atri, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angela Carulli D’Amico.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed sharing her faith along with her skill at baking, and her tireless support of others.
Edith was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother, Church in Avondale, where she served as an eucharist minister, a lector, a churchkeeper and a member of the prayer group.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Henry “Rick” Ciarrocchi Jr. and his partner Margaret Barbine of Avondale, and Robert Ciarrocchi and his wife Suzanne of Alexandria, Va.; one daughter, Carol Griffith and her husband Michael of Gilbert, Ariz.; one sister, Yolanda Fidanza of Avondale; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony D’Amico and Alfred D’Amico; one sister, Giovina Filaggi and an infant sister, Yolanda D’Amico
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike, (Route 41) in Avondale. Her funeral mass will follow at 11.
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, in Kennett Square.
In memory of Edith a contribution may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square.
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