Carmela

Sodano

Carmela "Lina" Sodano

Carmela Sodano, 103, of Fairview, NJ passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Florida on December 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  Born Carmela Aveta on September 21, 1922 in Naples, Italy to Luigi Aveta and Anna Smaldone.  She married the love of her life, Frank Sodano, in 1949, and together they built a beautiful life, raising two children: Donato "Danny" and Anna.

Carmela was the heart of her family and a beacon of kindness and warmth.  She dedicated her life to nurturing her family.

Carmela had many passions:

sewing fashionable clothes for herself and her loved ones, decorating her home with style, gourmet cooking, as well as having a green thumb she used in her home and garden.  Carmela loved to travel extensively and had a deep appreciation for fine art.

Along with her husband, she was a member of Fairview UNICO for many years.  One of her notable achievements was sewing the giant Italian flag representing Fairview UNICO at parades and events.

A highlight in Carmela's life was in 2006 when she attended the canonization of her great uncle, Saint Filippo Smaldone at the Vatican.

Carmela is survived by her children, Donato and Anna, son-in-law Michael Pisacane; her four adoring grandchildren, Dan, Keara, Jason, and Alina, as well as her great grandchildren, Magnolia and Banyan, and her brother, Giuseppe.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Luigi, Giulia, Vincenzo, Antonio, and Rosaria.

In memory of Carmela Sodano, please consider making a donation to UNICO National or Treasure Coast Hospice in St. Lucie County, Florida in place of flowers.