Obituary: Carmel Signa

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Carmel Francis Signa, 83, of Greenville, MS and formerly of Old Greenwich, passed away on May 29.

Born Aug. 3, 1937, in Greenville to Dominick Emile Signa and Mamie Brocato Signa, Carmel graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School and attended Delta State University. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in music and furthered his education at the University of Louisiana, Monroe, receiving a Masters of Music.

Carmel taught instrumental music at Greenwich High School from 1967 through 1992. His marching band, a fixture at football games, participated in regional competitions in addition to performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He arranged much of the music the band played as well as creating arrangements for marching bands in Trumbull, Port Chester, NY and others. As director of the jazz ensemble, he introduced his students to outstanding professional musicians such as Dick Hyman and Gerry Mulligan who served as mentors to some students. With choral director Raymond Malone, he produced many GHS musicals, co-wrote the annual SRO reviews and conducted the seasonal concerts. Additionally, he served for many years as the musical director for Curtain Call in Stamford.

He is survived by his siblings: Martha, Charles, Sr. and Dominick, Jr.

Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Greenville, MS or the charity of your choice.

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