Carmela Minano Obituary
We bid farewell to Carmela Minano (Detroit, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 9, 2025 at the age of 89. Carmela touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Carmela's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her husband Francesco Minano; and her sisters, Yolanda Giglio (late Emilio) and Lucia Romano (Benny). She is survived by: her children, Joe (Carol), Maria Minano, Lucia Steele (Felix), Gino (Toni) and James; and her grandchildren, Alexander Steele (Charles), Amanda Fick (Marc), Donavan Minano and Miles. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, cousins.
The lying in state was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Assumption Grotto Catholic Church (13770 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48205). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
