Clementine Claire Mongan Celli, 81, passed away January 24, 2005.
Clementine was born in Galveston, Texas on August 12, 1923 and raised as an islander until she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Celli in 1942. The couple settled in Beaumont in 1955. Robert and Clementine were married 62 years.
Clementine will be remembered for her grace and beauty, both physical and spiritual. As a young woman, she was an accomplished ballerina. As a devoted wife and mother, she delighted in caring for her husband and four children and dedicated herself to their well being. Clementine blessed all she met with her strength of character, kindness, loving nature and sparkling sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clementine and Tobias Mongan and her sister Mary Margaret Lanterman.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Celli; her sons, Dan Celli of San Antonio, Bobby Celli and wife Sara, Gary Celli and wife Terri; her daughter, Melody Celli Fulgham and husband Greg all of Beaumont; she is also survived by eight grandchildren; Tiffany Celli, Christy Celli O'Bryant and husband Matt of Dallas, Melissa Celli and Megan Celli of San Marcos, Frank Celli, William Celli, Michael Celli of Beaumont, Keith Fulgham and wife Julie of Beeville; and brother Tobias T. Mongan Jr. of Galveston.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 12noon until 2pm preceeding the funeral services which will be held at 2pm, Thursday, January 27th at Broussard Funeral Home, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Frank Celli, William Celli, Michael Celli, Matt O’Bryant, Keith Fulgham and Brett Vickers will serve as pallbearers.
