Carmella Astengo, age 88, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Seacrest Retirement Home, West Haven. Carmella, also known as, "Aunt Min" or "Mighty Mel", was born in Bridgeport to the late Rafael and Concetta (LaRosa) Astengo and has been a life long area resident. She enjoyed Arts and Crafts, especially making Angel Ornaments, Palm Crosses and American Flag Pins. Carmella was retired from the accounting department at St. Vincent's Medical Center, and was involved with their retiree's group. Survivors include her devoted nieces, Marianne Williams and her husband Mark of Stratford and Linda Stiewing of Bridgeport, great-nephew, Brendan, and great-niece, Shannan. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Salvatore Astengo, and several other brothers and sisters. Funeral services will take place on Friday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church Stratford, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a donation in Carmella's memory to St. James School 2070 Main St Stratford, CT 06615 or to Swim Across the Sound 2800 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06606.