Carmela A. Whalen of South Boston, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Carmela, Cam, Mum, and Nana to her family and friends, was born on April 28, 1943, in South Boston to the late Paul and Angelina Lentini. Predeceased by her brother Guy Lentini and sister Mary Lentini. Wife of over 25 years to the late Richard F. Whalen II of South Boston. Loving mother to 4 children and Nana to 7 grandchildren She is survived by her son, Richard F. Whalen III and his fiancée, Kathleen Marshall of Lakeville; Daughter Angela Pilling of Berkley and her children Shawn and Ashley ; Daughter Mary Ann Breen, her husband, Matt of Bridgewater, and their children Kaitlin, Kirsten, and John, and son, Michael Whalen of South Boston and his children, Michael and Timothy. Favorite aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Cam went to school at the Perry School in South Boston and graduated from Girls Latin Academy. She was a stay-at-home mom until all of her children were enrolled in school. It was then she began her career in the transportation industry where she devoted over 50 years of her life. She retired from Boston Freight Terminal in 2018. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her “Boston Freight Family.”
Cam looked forward to her annual trips to Aruba and Las Vegas with her sister, Mary, as well as her daily trips to the corner store to play the lottery. She had a passion for all things associated with light houses. She also enjoyed spending a summer afternoon at the pool while visiting with her kids and grandkids, spending an afternoon out in her yard reading in the sun and enjoying her flowers, and taking walks down at the beach. She never turned down a cheeseburger and onion rings from Sullivans. Cam also enjoyed her casino trips with friends from the Ollie.
Cam was not only an amazing mother to her four children, but also a “natural mother figure” to all she met. She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, April 27th from 2-5PM at Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester St, South Boston. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 28th at 10AM at Saint Brigid Church, 841 E. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made on-line to Mass General’s Caring for a Cure or mailed to Mass General Hospital Development Office, Attn: Caring for a Cure, 125 Nashua St. Boston MA 02114 or charity of your choice.