Celeste Moraca (nee Iacovelli) of Bellmawr, NJ Passed away on August 5, 2024. Mrs. Moraca was born in Mamaroneck, New York on March 15, 1930. Daughter of the late Ben and Grace Iacovelli (Funicelco). She is pre-deceased by her husband Joseph Moraca, son Richard Moraca of N.C, brother Ben Iacovelli of N.C, and sister Phyllis Stamegna of S.C. Mrs. Moraca is survived by her two sons: Joseph and his wife Rhonda of F.L. and Paul of Bellmawr. Grandmother of Rachel (Moraca) Renfro and Kira (Moraca) Brashears.
Celeste was employed as an Instructional Assistant in Camden City Schools for 29 years, having retired in 2001. As a dedicated I.A., she helped mold children's lives. Celeste was a member of the Bellmawr Seniors, The Red Hat Society, a Cub Scout den mother when her sons were young, and member of The Widows Club (4 friends).
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 6PM to 8PM at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR and on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10AM to 11AM at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church 601 W. Browning Road Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass 11AM. Entombment will be held at New St. Mary's Cemetery & Mausoleum.
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