Caroline E. Piacquadio

Caroline E. Piacquadio, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Hospice House of St. Luke's.

She was born one of 15 children, on October 16, 1924 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Anna Tondi Bambu.

Caroline was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Anthony J. Piacquadio.

She was a former member of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Bethlehem

Caroline dedicated her life to her family and will be lovingly remembered by her family, son, David A. Piacquadio of Whitehall and daughters, Michele G. Martinelli of Philadelphia; Angela J. Brazzo of Hellertown; Lisa Piacquadio of Bethlehem and Linda Townsend of Allentown and as well as her 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Bambu of Bethlehem and her sister, Mary Baca of Center Valley.

Arrangements have been made with the guidance of Connell Funeral Home, Inc. Bethlehem and are private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke's 1510 Valley Center Parkway Bethlehem, PA 18017