Carmela Marie DeCicco (Scali), known to those closest to her as “ Shoobie”, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 86. Most recently she resided in Lansdale, PA but was a long-time resident of Pompano Beach, FL and raised her family in Doylestown, PA.

Carmela was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on September 16, 1936, to Bruno and Mary Scali. She had wonderful memories of growing up on Ross Street and being active in theater and the musical arts. Carmela moved to Willow Grove, PA, graduated from Abington High School and then took on a position in the offices of the Reading Railroad. Primarily a homemaker when her children were young, she eventually established Warrington Flowers as owner and designer, and a bridal salon in Dresher, PA called The Bridal Bouquet. Carmela was an avid reader, theatergoer, and shopper. She loved to cook and was always on the hunt for a new recipe.

On September 22, 1956 Carmela married Joseph DeCicco and they had two children, Gina Marie (1960) and Frank John ( 1963-2016). She is survived by her husband, Joe, daughter Gina and four wonderful grandchildren, Brittany Clark (Joe), Darby Malvey ( Brian), Mark Ventresca ( Natalie), and Cara Jaquez ( Jon). She had the privilege of knowing and loving her great-grandchildren Charlie, Owen, Casper, Imogen, Oliver and Gabriela. Carmela survived her dear brother, Richard Scali and was loved and supported by her nephews Richard, Michael and David.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church , 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 – 10:30am, with mass at 10:30. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to a charity of your choosing.