Carmel Tricomi, 90, of Niles, died 2:45AM Monday, December 19, 2011 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

She was born February 26, 1921 in Niles the daughter of Patsy and Josephine Mordente Ruberto.

Carmel was a 1939 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed as a clerk for the City of Niles in The Water and Light Department for 23 years before retiring in 1986.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, Mt. Carmel Society, enjoyed cooking and traveling, and attending with her husband Joe the yearly 822 Tank Destroyer Battalion reunions which were held all across the United States.

Her husband Joseph Tricomi whom she married September 1, 1941 died February 18, 2000.

She will be deeply missed by a son Joseph Tricomi and his friend Marie of Niles, a sister Antonette Tricomi of Warren, two great-grandchildren, John and Chas, 21 nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by two brothers Joseph Ruberto and Nick Ruberto.

Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30AM Thursday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Memorial Services will be held 11:30AM Thursday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles with Fr. John S. Trimbur officiating.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Material Contributions can be made to The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund, 381 Robbins Ave, Niles, Ohio 44446.

Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.