Emma Dicaterino

Emma Capretti DiCaterino passed peacefully in the presence of her loved daughter on the 22nd of December, 2021.
Emma was born on the 23rd of March, 1931 in Naples, Italy. She was adopted and lived in Naples for 3 decades. When she was 19 years old she worked in a chocolate factory where she met her best friend, Angela Rosetta DiCaterino. This friendship introduced Emma to her husband, Rosetta's older brother, Angelo DiCaterino. Emma and Angelo got married in 1958 and had 5 beautiful children: Anna, Nunzia, Raeffelle, Salvatore and Antoinetta.
She loved her family very much. She enjoyed playing Tombola (Italian Bingo), singing out loud, romance movies, and she was very passionate about food.
Emma was optimistic, full of life, generous, and always happy. She left an imprint on every soul she touched.
She is survived by her 4 out of 5 children, one nonbiological daughter, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She lived for her family. She joins her husband, father and mother-in-law and her beloved daughter, Anna in heaven.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday December 27th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Whitting Funeral home located at 300 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head, NY 11545. A mass in her honor will be on Tuesday, December 28th at 9:30am at St. Peter's of Alcantara located at 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050.