YOUNGSTOWN - There will be prayers at 9:15 a.m. on Friday at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt. Carmel, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio Jr. as celebrant, for Carmel Emilo, 88, who peacefully passed away Saturday evening at Beeghly Oaks. Carmel was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Giuseppi and Giovanna Occhipinti Emilo, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of The Rayen School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Carmel was a teacher for more than 36 years for the Youngstown Board of Education until retiring. She taught the orthopedically handicapped children at Paul C. Bunn and Bennett Schools. She was a proud and active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, where she was a member of the Mothers of Crucifix Society along with the Senior Citizen's group. Carmel was a member of the Mahoning County Retired Teachers Association and the Catholic Collegians. She enjoyed socializing at church functions, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be missed by her two nieces, Joanne (Charles) McDanel of Poland and Justine (Paul) Antol of Struthers; a great-niece Diana (Jeff) Wrataric of Poland; two great-nephews, Paul Antol Jr. of Struthers and Anthony (Dawn) Antol of Chicago; and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews Ethan, Ellie, Aidan, Jake and Luke. Besides her parents, Carmel was preceded in death by a brother, John (Jean) Emilo whom she lived with for many years, and a great-nephew, Christopher McDanel. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, where the Mother's of Crucifix prayer service will be at 3:45 p.m. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. The family would like to thank Dr. Aron Blecher and the staff on the 1300 floor at Beeghly Oaks, especially Alice and Barbara, for the loving care and compassion that they extended to Aunt Carmel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Emilo family.