Clara M. Darcangelo Obituary (1922 - 2015)

Clara Marie (Mattei) Darcangelo, 92 years old, formerly of East Pulteney Street, Corning, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She resided on Walker Road, Freeland, MD. The daughter of Nicola Mattei and Cesira (Iacopetti) Mattei, Clara was born November 2, 1922 in Corning, NY. She was a graduate of Corning Free Academy, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. On February 23, 1946, she married Armond J. Darcangelo at St. Patrick's Church in Corning. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church while she resided in Corning. She worked actively with the Food Pantry there for many years. Prior to her marriage she was employed by Corning Glass Works in the payroll department where she was a supervisor of payroll clerks. Afterwards, she stayed home to care for her three sons, Fran, Jim and Mark. She was an excellent cook who always offered her creations to anyone who stopped by. Clara was a member of the Italian-American Women's Club and acted as its secretary/treasurer for a time. Before moving to Maryland, she also worked for her nephew at Massi's Greenhouses. Clara is survived by her sons, A. Francis (Joan), James (Marilyn), and Mark (MaryBeth). She is also survived by six grandsons, Nick, Brandon, Devin, Jesse, Ryan, Jaret, and two granddaughters, Marleigh and Samantha. She had one great-grandchild, Brady, and another due in April. She is also survived by her sister, Norma Seifert of Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Armond, her parents, Nicola and Cesira (Iacopetti) Mattei, her brother, Ralph, and a sister, Anna Montopoli. Friends are invited to call at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 E. First Street in Corning on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 21st at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 222 Dodge Avenue. Donations can be made in Clara's name to All Saints Parish, 222 Dodge Ave., Corning, NY 14830. Clara's family entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.