(nee Continelli) - Age 94Longtime resident of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roy; parents, Marietta and James Continelli; and brother, Michael. She is survived by her four sons, David (Mary), Gary (Paula), Ronald (Jann), and James (Pam); 8 cherished grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly; beloved sisters, Antoinette Dombeck and Jean Nilles; also many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Carmela was guided by her strong faith, prayer, and wanted the love of God to shine through her life. She was totally devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and enjoyed making rosaries and praying for others. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 9 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9:30 - 10:30 AM Wednesday. Special thanks to the staff at Lyngblomsten Care Center and the Allina Hospice team. Memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 330 Exchange St. So., St. Paul, MN 55102.