Maria Caravia

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Maria Caravia, nee Ometer, 93, of Belleville, IL, born April 2, 1926, in Honolulu, HI, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Atrium of Belleville.

Mrs. Caravia was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
She enjoyed dancing and was an avid sports fan. She loved watching her children’s, grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Caravia, who died on June 15, 2013; her parents, Anacito and Julianna, nee Baroro, Ometer; four brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law.

Surviving are her three sons and a daughter, Charles (Vicky) Caravia,
Rich (Brenda) Caravia,
Grace (Ken) Martin,
and Joey (Ann) Caravia;
six grandchildren, Phillip (Sarah) Caravia, Paul (Janna) Caravia,
Eric Martin (Dave Miller), Nicole (Ricky) Driver,
Mercy (Pat) Ferrell, and Austin Caravia;
six great-grandchildren, Jade and Natalie Ferrell,
Grant and Garrett Caravia, and McKinley and Emma Driver;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church or to Family Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.

Burial will be at 10:45 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

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10 Comments on Maria Caravia

KEVIN MILLER said : Guest Report Jan 23, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Our sympathies for you and your family. Such a wonderful next-door neighbor, especially for our mom in her later years. Kevin

  • KIRKWOOD
  • MO
Cindy Haas May said : Guest Report Jan 10, 2020 at 3:59 PM

So many memories of Mary and Joe from high school years. Sending sympathy to Chuck, Rich, Joey and my special "old" friend, Grace. Your parents were the best!

  • Saint Louis
  • MO
Rita L Jones said : Guest Report Jan 09, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Joey spent many days at my house with Kevin and the other 4 kids. Great memories of the Caravia family . Your mom was a lovely lady.

  • BELLEVILLE
  • IL
Rob Smith said : Guest Report Jan 07, 2020 at 3:40 PM

She was a great lady and she raised 4 great people. Chuck, Bear, Grace and Joey, so sorry for your loss!!

  • Belleville
  • IL
Wayne Butler said : Guest Report Jan 07, 2020 at 10:41 AM

So sorry for your loss will be Praying for your family. Aunty Nens son Wayne

  • Fultondale
  • Alabama
Beverly Morgan said : Guest Report Jan 06, 2020 at 3:35 PM

So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. Your cousin Beverly, Aunty Nens daughter.

  • Clanton
  • Alabama
J Lauf said : Guest Report Jan 06, 2020 at 2:35 PM

I remember her coming to 8:00 mass on Sundays at St. Augustine’s . May perpetual light shine upon her Amen

  • Belleville
  • IL
Marlene caravia perry said : Guest Report Jan 06, 2020 at 11:58 AM

So sorry to hear this. She was a fine lady. Tom and I used to visit them when we came to St. Louis. Sh always wanted to feed us

  • Danville
  • Il
Myrtle Sachs said : Guest Report Jan 05, 2020 at 12:34 PM

So very sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. Our sincerest condolences. With all our Love.

  • Clearwater
  • Florida
Myrna Whitehead said : Guest Report Jan 05, 2020 at 3:37 AM

So sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. Our love and condolences to all the family. Myrna Whitehead

  • Clearwater
  • FL

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