Vivien F. Cardelli
November 11th, 1945 - June 24th, 2023
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Vivien's Obituary
Vivien F. Cardelli, 77, of Stevensville, passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., with Deacon Ed Nickel officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, with Liturgical Prayers recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial donations in Vivien’s name may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Those wishing to sign Vivien’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Vivien was born November 11, 1945 in Berwyn, Illinois to Frank & Emily (Poremba) Cardelli. She was raised in Cicero and spent time in Southwest Michigan at her families summer home. Vivien earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Loyola University in Chicago and her Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University. Vivien had a passion for teaching. Her main career was thirty years with Benton Harbor Area Schools followed by several years as an adjunct instructor with Lake Michigan College at both the Benton Harbor & South Haven Campuses.
Vivien was a very adventurous & generous woman, always willing to help in her wide circle of friends from all of her life’s adventures & experiences. She made it a point to stay in touch with all of them over the years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Vivien is survived by her son Nathaniel Cardelli of Niles; her brother Dan Cardelli of Glen Ellyn, IL; and friends too numerous to mention.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., with Deacon Ed Nickel officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, with Liturgical Prayers recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial donations in Vivien’s name may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Those wishing to sign Vivien’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Vivien was born November 11, 1945 in Berwyn, Illinois to Frank & Emily (Poremba) Cardelli. She was raised in Cicero and spent time in Southwest Michigan at her families summer home. Vivien earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Loyola University in Chicago and her Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University. Vivien had a passion for teaching. Her main career was thirty years with Benton Harbor Area Schools followed by several years as an adjunct instructor with Lake Michigan College at both the Benton Harbor & South Haven Campuses.
Vivien was a very adventurous & generous woman, always willing to help in her wide circle of friends from all of her life’s adventures & experiences. She made it a point to stay in touch with all of them over the years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Vivien is survived by her son Nathaniel Cardelli of Niles; her brother Dan Cardelli of Glen Ellyn, IL; and friends too numerous to mention.
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Liturgical Prayers will be recited at 7PM Friday at the funeral home.[NEWLINE]