(nee Pipito) of Muskego. Passed away peacefully Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the age of 90. She was born August 12, 1920 in Gioiosa Marea, Sicily and came to Milwaukee when she was 3 months old. Preceded in death by her loving husband Anthony R. Cusma of 57 years, her son Basil (Bill) Cusma, parents Anthony & Rose (nee Balisterri), and brothers Frank, Steve, and Jake. Loving mother of Santa “Sandy” (Thomas) Casper. Beloved nana of Rebecca (Brian) Morrison, Thomas Jr. (Roseanne) Casper, Daniel (Wanda) Casper, Maria (Glenn) Meyers and Katrina (Andrew) Courtnage. Adoring great-nana of Nina & Dean Morrison, Ashley & Anthony Casper, Anamarie Casper, Alex & Leena Meyers and Grant Courtnage. Dear mother-in-law of Patricia Cusma. Also survived by many relatives and friends.

Carmella worked in the retail food industry for 26 years as a checker. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and watching sporting events, especially baseball on TV. She enjoyed and was proud of her family who will deeply miss her.

Visitation on Saturday, February 26 from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon at ST. GABRIEL CATHOLIC CHURCH; 1200 Saint Gabriel Way, Hubertus (Hwy 164 just south of Hubertus Rd). Entombment to immediately follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make A Wish or St. Gabriel’s Church would be greatly appreciated.

A special thank you to the Regency Muskego staff, the doctors and nurses at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, 5SW and Zilber Family Hospice.