Zelda Rose Giliberto
July 15th, 1942 - March 4th, 2016
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Zelda's Obituary
Zelda Rose Giliberto, 73, of Watervliet, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home. She was born July 15, 1942 to Roy and Ruth (Hamilton) Carmicheal in Benton Harbor. She married Bill Giliberto on September 10, 2004. Zelda worked as a care giver for the handicapped for many years. She loved her work and caring for the children. Zelda was very caring and a giving woman. She enjoyed collecting Native American collectible and loved the Native American heritage. She also enjoyed collecting angels. She will be remembered for her heart of gold.
She is preceded in death along with her parents by her previous husband, Andrew Collins, two sons Donald Schaffer and Andrew Collins, Jr., brother, James Carmicheal.
Zelda is survived by her husband – Bill Giliberto of Watervliet, children – Alvin (Brenda) Schaffer of Elkhart, Indiana, William (Tammy) Collins of Coloma, and Sharron (Jack) Herrington of Sodus, siblings – Elizabeth Slabaugh of Dowagiac, Mary Lou Wagster of Battle Creek, Robert (Emily) Carmicheal of Marion, Indiana, Jack (Mary) Carmicheal of Battle Creek, and Geraldine (Gary) Dillon of Benton Harbor. Numerous grandchildren also survive.
Private family services have taken place.
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