Carmela T. Moore

Carmela T. Moore, 94, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at a local hospital.  A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 A.M. at Mater Dei Nativity Catholic Church.  Visitation will be Monday from 4-7:00 P.M., family present from 6-7, with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Burial is at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Carmela was born on April 3, 1925 in Sioux City to Pasquale and Mary (Pironaggi) DeFazio.  She was married to John M. Moore in Sioux City on May 1, 1946.  He preceded her in death on November 13, 1997.  Together they lived in Sioux City their entire lives.  Carmela was a member of Nativity Church and enjoyed watching T.V., grocery shopping (especially bargain shopping with coupons), playing bingo, going to casinos, playing cards at Mary Treglia Community House.  She also loved to cook and was known for her famous spaghetti.

Those left to honor her memory include her children: Russell Moore, Sioux City, IA, Barbara (Jerry) Orzechowski, Carrollton, GA, Linda (Michael) Janes, Norman, OK; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters: Lena, Mary, Theresa, Eva, Delores, Angie, Jean “Johnny; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers: Anthony and Michael; and sister, Rosie.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Unity Point, and to her son Russ, for the wonderful care given to Carmela.