Carmel M. Muratore "Carm"

Carmel M. Muratore (nee Persia) age 71, a resident of Garnet Valley formerly of West Philadelphia and Broomall, PA passed away on April 8, 2025. The daughter of the late Josephine S. Persia (nee Sacco) and the late John F. (Johnny) Persia, who were both from Philadelphia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Joseph M. Muratore Sr. and her brother-in-law, Joseph M. Muratore Jr. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Muratore (Monk), her mother-in-law, Phyllis A. Muratore (Mimi) (nee Gaeto). Also many cousins and friends. Carmel attended Our Lady of Lourdes and graduated from West Catholic Girls High School. After graduation, she worked for Pierce-Phelps and then as a dance instructor at Arthur Murray for many years. Later, Carm worked as a medical biller and retired in 2015. She was a caregiver for 18 years for her mother, who was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 57. Carm lived with and took care of both her mother and grandmother until their deaths. At a young age, Carmel entered a Liza Minnelli look-alike contest and won. She was on Channel 6 Action News, was interviewed by Hank Sperka, and met Liza Minnelli herself in New York. Carmel loved to dance. It was her dream to become a dance instructor for Arthur Murray. Her love for animals had no boundaries, Carm loved her Gina, a four year old Shih Tzu that was her true companion when she first got ill. She was truly a loving and caring person who never had a bad word to say about anyone and would always see the good in people instead of their flaws. Growing up, Carm lived with her parents and grandparents and spoke fluent Italian. Home is where she learned how to cook and clean, but mostly how to be a kind, caring, and loving person. Carm was taught the proper values in life and learned to respect others. Family and respect were the most important values to Carm. Visitation: Saturday April 12th 8:30 am at St. John Fisher Church, 4225 Chichester Avenue Boothwyn, PA 19061. Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 12th 10:30 am at St. John Fisher Church Entombment at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bringing Hope Home 641 Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA. 19355, OR https://www.bringinghopehome.org Condolences: www.lombardofuneralhomes.com

Carmel M. Muratore "Carm"

October 30, 1953 - April 8, 2025