On September 21, 2013, Carole Mongelli passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana from complications due to surgery. By her side was Carole’s devoted husband Rocco.
Carole was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Anthony and Mary Ciborowski and lived in New Jersey for most of her life. Carole met and married Rocco Mongelli and they settled in the Metuchen, New Jersey area. Carole and Rocco were married for 44 wonderful and loving years. Carole and Rocco had two daughters, Rosemary and Jessica. Carole and Rocco enjoyed traveling to many different places including Florida, the Caribbean, and Italy where they witnessed the beautification of Pope John Paul.
Carole worked as an executive assistant most of her career until she moved to Helena, Montana to work with her daughter, Jessica Mongelli D.M.D. While living and working in Helena for the last 7 years, Carole made many friends, whom she cherished. Carole was devoted to her grandchildren, loved the ocean, was an avid reader and enjoyed hosting parties for friends and family.
Carole is preceded in death by her parents and sister Barbara. Carole is survived in life by her husband Rocco; sister Mary Ellen and family; daughter Rosemary and her family Ed, Jasmine and Rocco; and daughter Jessica and her family Aaron and Zachary.
A vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St. A funeral reception will follow the Mass in the social hall at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Memorials in Carole’s name are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Monday September 30, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 1, 2013
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing
Helena, MT 59601
Reception
Following the Funeral Mass
Tuesday October 1, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Monday September 30, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 1, 2013
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing
Helena, MT 59601
Reception
Following the Funeral Mass
Tuesday October 1, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana
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First Security Bank of Helena says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tim and Connie Ferriter says
Dr. Jessica and family,
We are very sadden to hear of Carole’s sudden passing. She was a wonderful lady with a great spirit for life. We will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all
Sherrie Bertrand says
Sorry for your loss your mom was a great person and loved talking to her
Michael Perez and Family says
Rosemary and family,
We are so sorry and sad to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences and sympathy go out to your family at this most difficult time.
Gale and Rita says
We are so sad…your Mom always had a smile and friendly hello…we will miss her. Our deepest sympathies to you, your family and your Dad. We are just so sorry…
Sherri Staats says
Dr. Mongelli and family. I was filled with deep sadness when I read of the passing of your wonderful and beautiful mother. She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Her loss will be felt by many, My heartfelt prayers are with you at your time of great sorrow. God Bless you.
Rev. Msgr. Richard Behl says
Dear Rocco, Dr. Jessica, and Family,
–You know that you, as well as Carol, are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt condolences and my love.
In Christ,
Msgr. Behl
Stephen Thomas and Family says
Rocco, Jessica, Rosemary, Maryellen,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beautiful cousin Carole, Carole will be remembered in our prayers and for all the great memories of seeing her succeed in this realm as a loving wife, caring mother, loving sister to all of you. She will truly be missed by all who had been graced with knowing her.
God Bless you all!
Steve, Cindy, Krysten, Stephanie
Mark and Anita Kump says
To the beautiful Mongelli Family. Our condolences to you and your families. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for the healing that is to come. Carol was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed.
Peace be with you all,
Mark, Anita, Abigail and Daniel
Mike and Jo Faure says
Rocco and Family
May our Lord Bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief….. We will miss Carole dearly. Please accept our sincere condolence.
Mike and Jo Faure
Tom and Gwenn Rogers says
Rocco,
We were so shocked to hear of Carole’s sudden passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Be strong, we know Carol doesn’t want you to lose hope due to her death.We love you, we will always be here for you.
Ronda Ward says
I am so saddened to here of Carole’s passing. I just loved her bubbly energy. She made me feel so at ease when going to my dentsl appointment. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Lisa and Charlie Samaritano says
Dear Rocco and Family,
It was such a shock to hear of Carole’s passing. Charlie and I are still trying to get over the tragic news. Carole was such a kind and wonderful person and I enjoyed working with her at Mack-Cali and the great memories we made. I will be ever thankful for having had the opportunity to know her. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Charlie and Lisa Samaritano
Margaret Woo says
Jessica and Rocco and family,
I was so shocked and saddened to read that Carole had passed away. She was such a beautiful, vibrant woman with so much to give. I will always remember her lively personality, though I only knew her such a short time. My heart goes out to you all. Please accept my sincere condolences…
Bonnie (Schumera) Nagy says
Dear Rocco, Jessica, Rosemary and Maryellen,
So very sorry and saddened by the loss of our cousin, Carole. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish we could be there too.
God bless you and keep you strong during this very difficult time.
Love, Bonnie, Paul and Robert Nagy
Donna Hutchens says
Dr. Mongelli and family.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your families. I am so sad to hear of Carole’s untimely passing. Carole was always a Lady, always gracious and polite even under difficult situations. I worked with Carole at Mack-Cali and I will always remember her fondly. I am glad she was able to enjoy her last years in Montana. She loved it there and she loved being with her family. She will be missed.
Celeste Rogers says
I am so sorry about your mom. I always enjoyed talking with her when I came in for dental care, I will miss her. God bless you and your family.
Donna Marie Thomas says
Carole – you will be remembered always, as beautiful person both inside, and outside.
Rocco, Jessica, Rosemary & Maryellen – my heartfelt sympathy. You are all in my thoughts, and in my prayers. May you all find peace, and comfort during this very difficult time.
Love, Cousin Donna
MiMi Marcus says
Rocco, Jesica, Rosemary, Maryellen and family;
I knew Carole at Mack-Cali and she was an exceptional woman. She was intelligent and compassionate and a friend to me during my difficult time at that company. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. I pray that you find solace in knowing that she is in a better place with the Lord. I pray all of you find comfort in the company of your family and friends in Montana.
Pauline and TomFinicchio says
Rocco, Jessuxa and family…..we are blessed to have fond memories of sitting with Carole at Sunday masses at St. Francis Cathedral. She was a beautiful and kind woman. Our son, Thomas, was crazy about her (actually all of you as well)’. The news of her passing was so very sad. You will all missi her terribly. You will always keep her in your heart and she will be watching over you from her front row seat in heaven. God Bless
Pauline, Tom and Thomas.
Nicola and Stella Sicolo says
Rocco, Jessica, Rosemary,Maryellen and families,
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. In our eyes, Carol was such a wonderful person, wonderful wife,mother, and sister-in-law . She will surely be missed by all of us. Rocco, we love you so much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers… We are here for you with open arms.
We love you all … God bless you all…
NIcola and Stella Sicolo
Barto and Rachel Sicolo says
Zio, Jessica, Rosemary, Maryellen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. When I received that phone call from Zio, my heart dropped to the ground. I was speechless and shocked from the news.
Please know that we are thinking of you and are in our prayers. We love you and if there is anything you need , we are here for you.
Ti amo ZIO !!!!!!!!!
Love
Barto, Rachel, Aleeza, and Leo Sicolo
Eileen Lindell says
Dr. Jessica and family – our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thougths are with you all at this very difficult time.
pasquale sicolo says
To zio, Jessica and Rosemary and families, loosing someone like la zia is the worst thing that could happen to somebody, especially when you spent so many years with that person. Nothing could make the pain any easier, however, all I could offer you are words of encouragement: La zia she is in better place, her body is gone but her spirit is around us, she will be watching over you and protecting you wherever you go. Life goes on and all we can do is pray for her. We going to miss her terribly. May you all find peace, and comfort during this very difficult time. Love always, your nephew and cousin Pasquale Sicolo.
John & Deb Hratko says
We were shocked and very saddened to hear of Carole’s passing. Wish we could be there for you. Know that she and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
Cathy Ward says
Dr. Jessica,
For some of us, walking through the dentists door can make us uneasy. But Carole’s welcoming smile and full-of-life personality took that feeling away. From the moment she met you, she was your friend. She passed that wonderful gift on to you as well. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family can find comfort in the love and support that surrounds you. My deepest sympathy.
Donna, Tom, Jake and Molly Weiner says
Rocco and family,
We cannot begin to express how sad and shocked we were to hear of Carole’s passing. The grief you are feeling is life shattering but the light of her love will be with you forever. Just hearing Carole’s voice made me happy, as in her accent I could hear the voices of all my family, especially my mother, back East. Carole was a woman with class and warmth. Molly always said she loved Carole because she had that “East Coast spiciness and sense of style”. Rocco, you should take peace and comfort in the realization that you treated Carole as the Lord would want a husband to treat his spouse, as Christ treated his bride, the Church. We can only hope that someday our daughter can find a man who will treat her with the same respect, love and tenderness that you gave to Carole.
This is a time of terrible pain but please know that we are praying for you, your family and for Carole.
Adesso nostra cara Carole riposa in pace nella braccia del Signore. Riposa in Pace, bella Carole.
Lillian & Alvin Mattes says
Dear Rocco and Family
Was so shocked to read about Carole’s passing in today’s Home News Tribune. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May she rest in peace. Fondly. Lillian & Alvin Mattes-Perth Amboy.
Chris, Pam, and Joe Wood says
Dr. Jessica,
We are very sad to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Elaine Singer of Matawan NJ says
Dear Rocco and family,
I was truly shocked to see the obit for Carole. I have many fond memories of all of you from our days in Perth Amboy.
My sincerest condolences to all of you. I hope that beautiful memories of Carole will comfort you.
Fondly, Elaine Singer
Rose Ciccone says
Dear Rocco and Family
My deepest sympathy upon the loss of your beloved wife and mother. I hope your happy memories will comfort you at this time. I only wish I could be with you at this sad time. Rocco I always appreciated you and Carole and the deep respect you always showed me
My Condolences
Rose Ciccone and Family
Mike and Katie Kauffman says
Rocco, Dr. Jessica and Family,
We were greatly saddened to learn of your loss.
Carole was truly a kind and beautiful person. We will miss her.
God bless you all.
Bruce Norum and Family says
Rocco, Jess and Family,
I was in shock when I heard the sad news. Michelle made the comment of how Carole made the world a better place because she was always so bright and full of life. She was one of those people you loved to see at mass because she made your day. We are all saddened at this loss because Carole allowed the light of the Lord shine through and we all felt that beam of joy she brought forth. That being said we know our Lord has a bigger and better plan for her. Carole will be missed by our family, and we thank the Lord that He blessed us with having known her.
May the Lord comfort you all and bring you Peace especially now during this tough time and with you always.
Peace be with you,
Bruce, Michelle, and the boys
Diane Rushford says
Jessica and family –
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time! I am so sorry to hear of Carole’s passing. The dental office won’t be the same without her smiling face and cheerful voice. Her and I had been talking a lot lately over insurance and bills, etc. She had jokingly labeled her and I best friends because we had been talking so much! I will really miss her when I visit the office. Please know I am thinking of you all.
Marjorie Jugan says
Joseph and I are so sorry for your loss.Please accept our sympathies from our entire family.
Christine (Hratko) Sesta says
Dear Rocco, Rosemary, Jessica and family,
My thoughts have been with all of you ever since I heard of the news. I still can’t believe it. Carole touched my life with her friendship and I am so grateful. Much love and prayers are with you all. She is still with you in your hearts. Rosemary and Jessica, I still remember you both as babies with your Mom around the pool in the summer. Good memories.
Love,
Cousin Chrissy and John Sesta, Dawn and Eric
Carol L. Smith says
My condolences to the family. She was that wonderful person at the dentist’s office that made you feel wonderful. She was always so helpful. She will truly be missed.
Ron & Judy Curtiss says
Dr. Jessica & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She always had a smile and warm greeting when we came in the office and on the phone. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Know that she is watching over you and your family. May she rest in peace.
dennis corbett says
i am so sorry for your loss
Denise and Bill says
Jessica and family, our thoughts go out to you. Carol was a joyous lady and she will be missed. We will not forget her beautiful smile and infectious energy; not to mention her wonderful accent. She is gone too soon, but her memory will remain in many hearts, including ours.
Famiglia Sicolo in Bitonto, Italia says
Appresa la triste notizia, con dolore tutta la famiglia Sicolo in Bitonto (Italia) si stringe a voi in questo periodo cosi difficile. Che la fede e la preghiera aiutino tutti a rendere meno inconsolabile il ricordo ed il rimpianto di Carole Ann Mongelli.
Le piu sentite condoglianze.
Barbara Bahr Perry says
Please accept our sincerest wishes for heartfelt sympathy. Keep remembering all those fond times you spent together, and time will heal all. We were in the same Woodbridge H. S. class of ’64. This is so sad.
Kathy Walsh Blakeman says
To Carole’s family:
Please accept my deepest and sincerest sympathies. Carole and I attended Claremont Secretarial School in Manhattan and rode the bus together – practically laughing all the way. What a great sense of humor she had and what a nice friend to share those rides with. Lots of fun stories – so I need to say “thanks for the memories.” Rest in peace, Carole.
John and Millie Porpora says
Dear Rocco and Family
We are so very sad and sorry to hear about Carole’s passing. When her name was read in Church here in Metuchen, we had hoped it was just someone with the same name but not her. I met Carole while working at M&T Chemicals — she was always happy and joyful and her work skills were amazing. Her positive attitude and genuine care for others made her a great friend and someone I always enjoyed speaking with. I wish we knew some words to comfort you at this very difficult time. May Carole always remain alive within your hearts and may her laughter and joy be heard in the voices and smiles of your children and grandchildren forever. Rocco, you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Be comforted!
John and Millie Porpora
Janet DeBella says
Dear Rocco, Jessica, Rosemary and Family,
I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. No words can ever be enough at such a difficult time. Carole was loved by so many…she will not be forgotten. Look to the heavens and know that she is always watching over all of you. Hold on to each other. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs! Janet DeBella