Sr. Carmel Livolsi, OP

Sister Carmel Livolsi, OP (Sister Carmel Dominic, OP), 99, a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 81 years, died on March 7, 2025 at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center in Caldwell, NJ.

On Monday, March 16, 2026, a wake will be held from 9:00 - 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Catherine Convent Chapel, 7 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. A graveside service will then take place at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds in Caldwell.

Born and raised in Caldwell, NJ, Sister Carmel was a woman of strength, courage and kindness, who first learned of God's love for her from her parents, Michael and Mary (Grasso) Livolsi. She entered the Sisters of Saint Dominic on August 30. 1945, received the habit on April 30, 1946, made first profession on May 1, 1947 and final profession on May 1, 1953.

Sister Carmel earned an AB degree from Caldwell University (formerly Caldwell College)
in Religious Studies and an MA in Religious Studies from Providence College, Rhode Island.

Sister began her mission-based ministry teaching elementary and junior high students at St. Catherine, Elizabeth; Sts. Peter and Paul, Hoboken; St. Philomena, Livingston; St. Aedan, Jersey City; Sacred Heart, Dover; St. Peter, Parsippany; and St. Paul, Irvington, where she was also the Parish Religion Coordinator. For many years, Sister Carmel served the Archdiocese of Newark as Mission Coordinator for the Propagation of the Faith and as the Associate Director of Vocations. In addition, Sister Carmel worked with the Formation Team of the College Seminarians at Seton hall University, South Orange. She even hosted a scripture-based radio program on WSOU!

A woman of deep compassion, Sister cared for her brother, Sebastian, who lived in Marian Manor, Caldwell, for many years. Her brother, Reverend Sylvester Livolsi, well-known in the Archdiocese of Newark, established the Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit in Branchville, NJ, visited by many people.

Sister was known as a very prayerful and joyful preacher of God's Word. She lived her 81 years as a Dominican sister with a grateful and happy heart, always ending her conversations with the words: "I've had a good life, thank God."

Sister Carmel was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary Livolsi; her sibling, Sebastian Livolsi, Rev. Sylvester Livolsi, Rose (john) Capozzoli and Concetta (William) Rizzio.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews, along with many friends and her loving Sisters of Saint Dominic.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of Saint Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated.

Condolences, memories and photos may be left on Sister's obituary page at www.proutfuneralhome.com.