In Memory: Carmel Vacarro Loddo, Age 99
Carmel Vacarro Loddo, a longtime resident of Rye, New York, died on September 10, 2024. (17 days before her 100th birthday)Born on Cesario Place in Port Chester, on September 27, 1924, she was the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth Vacarro.
Carmel met her future husband, Nicholas Loddo, at a fair at Holy Rosary Church in Port Chester. They were married at the Church on February 8, 1948.
She worked as a seamstress and shirtmaker in Port Chester for over 10 years and was a member and officer of the Aviglianese Society in Port Chester.
After moving to Rye in 1955, Carmel was a girl scout leader, joining them on many adventures to such places as Disney World, and Cinnamon Bay Campground, US Virgin Islands. She was an avid bowler in a Port Chester league; team name was the 4 C’s, and she was known as Candee. She was an accomplished quilter, made costumes for Rye High School Theater Program, and was an active member of the Rye Seniors. She worked annually for the Board of Elections for local and national elections.
Carmel enjoyed relaxing at Rye Beach, and spending time with her senior friends at Rye Golf Club.
After her husband Nicholas retired, they traveled the country in a Chevy Suburban, visiting over 40 states. They also loved traveling around the world.
Carmel is survived by her children; Nicholas D. Loddo Jr. (Johanna) of Carmel, NY, and Lorraine Loddo Seicol (David) of White Plains, NY; her grandchildren, Nicholas D. Loddo III, Steven (Jackie), Jeffrey Loddo, and Marc (Harry), and Andrew (Nicole) Seicol; her eight great-grandchildren; and many many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 75 years, Nicholas D. Loddo; her siblings: Angelina LaBella, Madeline Garofolo, Sadie Huer, Antoinette DeCarlo, Ann Ross, Jenny Zaccagnino, Marie Santarsiero, Michael Vacarro, Mary Garfield, Gertrude Noonan, Margaret Mecca, Daniel Coviello, Rose Scandinaro, and Mamie Vacarro.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Church of the Resurrection on September 27 at 10AM. Interment will follow at Greenwood Union Cemetery.
Donations in Carmel Loddo’s memory may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.
