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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Cardella De Milo who was born in Oklahoma on March 15, 1930 and passed away on January 05, 2003 at the age of 72. We will love & remember her forever.
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Something Special / Keedah Giannetti (Friend)
Something special is what Cardella had and shared with those of us who knew and loved her.
I met her in 1975 when she was hosting a show at The Parisian Room in L.A. sponsored by my sister Choisette, for the Soul Train dancers during a dance co...
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The Greatest Mother / White Owl (Daughter)
You were the best mother I could have ever chosen. They say we choose our parents in which to come through. I now know why I chose you. You were pure Love. You taught me how to love when I was unable to love. You gave so much of yourself in all...
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The impact Cardella De Milo made on your life / Mercedes Carol, D.M.D. (Daughter)
I would like to thank all of you who have visited this site, lite candles or left kind words. I would like to apolize for those of you have tried to leave me messages and were told that you could not get through. It not by my doing. It would be ...
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I Will Never Forget Cardella / Jonathan Pearl
I first became aware of Cardella de Milo over 20 years ago when I saw her arrive at the Paradise Cafe in Long Beach for her singing gig that evening. While she was still an extremely voluptuous and elegant woman, I kept thi...
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I will Never Forget / Jaisun McMillian (Friend)
Short and to the point, Cardella Demilo is responsible for my success in the music industry. I was discovered by her at the Parisian Room on a guest night in 1979. She invited me everywhere she hosted and many Blessings came thereaft...
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| Her legacy |
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She Lived Her Dream
She continued the pursuit of her dream. She was a business woman and owned several business's in the bay area of Northern California. Cardella began her dream and became a songstress and toured the U.S., Hawaii and Internationally. Her singing has graced stages throughout her tours in Japan, Canada, Alaska and the Carribean. She leaves a treasure of achievements in the music and filmworld with appearances in several movies by prominent producers, Norman Lear, Eddie Murphy, Jamaa Fanaka and Ted Turner. Television was a part of her territory which included her popular shows such as "Sanford & Son", her latest, "Pariots of Silicon Valley" where she portrayed Ella Fitzgerald. She has recorded, written and composed songs for several labels. She hosted and awarded many at the "Parsian Room" for 10 years plus, and served as a columnist for "The Scoop" and several newspapers in the Los Angeles area. Ms. De Milo was presented a Resolution by California Governor Jerry Brown for her 11 years of appearances in the penal institutions, in addition, she received a Congressional Award from Congresswoman Diane Watson as well such dignitaries as the late Honorable Mayor Tom Bradley, and Senator Bill Green. In 2001, Cardella was recipient of "Mother Of The Year" award by The Rose Cancer Society. Her presentations helped launch the careers of Barbara Morrison, Reynaldo Rey, the late Comedian, Robin Harris and others of note. Cardella has shared the spotlight with many greats, Lionel Hampton, Little Richard, B.B.King, Duke Ellington, Linda Hopkins, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Josephine Baker, Carmen McRae, Gloria Lynne, Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Don Ho, and Ella Fitzerald from the 50's throughout the 90's. Cardella De Milo has gone full circle. A Trailblazer for many to follow, left hope and dreams to inspire, and warmth of her love to embrace, those who loved her. |
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