Cordelia Chiarelli
December 28, 2019
Cordelia Chiarelli (Leoni), passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, December 28, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She had celebrated her 91st birthday this past July 6th. Cordelia was one of five children born and raised in Piedilama, Italy, to Ubaldo and Lucia Leoni. In 1966, she immigrated with her husband and children to Penns Grove, New Jersey, where she would spend over 45 years, making memories in her home and raising her family. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Fernando Chiarelli, who passed in 2001. Their time spent together will always stand as a beacon for the strong loyalty found between a husband and wife. Cordelia devoted her life to her husband and six children, Giuseppi (Donna), Ubaldo (Sandy), Luciano (Kathy), Gianfranco (Valentina), Paolo (Dianna), and Francesca (Thomas). Growing up, she gave each of her children gifts of unwavering love, care, and affection. Gifts they would bring to their own families one day. She was a kind hearted and loving Nonna to her grandchildren, Danielle (Mark), Michelle (Tim), Joseph (Julie), Marla (Alex), Brynn (Andrew), Kyle, Desarea (Matthew), Marco (Maricia), Tamara (Joshua), Carla (James), Nicole (Scott), Gina (Joseph), Kim, Paolo, Alyssa, Dylan, and Austin. Her abundance of love could be felt all the way down to her 24 great grandchildren. As the matriarch of this large Italian “famiglia”, nothing brought her more joy than the time she spent around her dining table, sharing a home cooked meal, conversation and memories with the ones she loved. Cordelia was loved deeply and adored by her family. She will always be remembered as selfless, warm, strong, and religiously devout. May God Bless and keep her safe for eternity. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11 AM at the Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main St., Mantua, NJ 08051. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the viewing at the church as well starting at 9:30 AM. Interment will take place after the mass at Eglington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that donations can be sent to Vitas Hospice, Box 645352, Cincinnati, OH 45264 ( make checks to Vitas Community Connections) in memory of Mrs. Chiarelli. www.adamsfuneralhome.org
Cordelia Chiarelli (Leoni), passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, December 28, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She had celebrated her 91st birthday this past July 6th. Cordelia was one of five children born and raised in Piedilama,... View Obituary & Service Information