Carmela T. Accardi De Piazza, 89, of Greenville, Texas, formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico entered into Paradise on October 14, 2026. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will take place in Little Falls, New York at a later date.
Mrs. De Piazza was born June 15, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Mariano Accardi and Maria Rosa Carlino Accardi. Carmela married Anthony W. De Piazza on April 26, 1959 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York, making their home and raising their family in Little Falls, New York.
She is survived by her daughter Franca M. De Piazza-Eye and husband Einar, of Greenville, TX; son James A. De Piazza and wife Laura of Pagosa Springs, CO; twin sister Frances Accardi Ruisi of Huntersville, North Carolina; grandsons Vincent A. De Piazza and wife Lori of Trenton, Texas; Zachariah A. Eye and wife Ashley of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Joseph A. De Piazza and wife Hannah of Nolanville, Texas; and beloved great-grandchildren Bella, Baker Mae and Beau Anthony (children of Zachariah & Ashley Eye) and Charly and Giovanni (children of Vincent & Lori De Piazza.) Brother-in-law Ronald A. De Piazza and wife Joanne of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and many nieces and nephews.
Carmela is now reunited with her loving husband Anthony.
She was a faithful parishioner of the Basilica of San Albino, Mesilla, New Mexico. Carmela lived as a devoted servant of the Catholic faith.
Her warmth, wisdom and unconditional endless love for her family will be with us and in the hearts to all who knew her.
A sincere thank you to Brandy McCord, Linda Adair, Gina Konicek, Dr. Thomas Selvaggi and the caregivers at Gracious Community.