Emily Carfioli of Rancho Santa Margarita passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020

She was born on January 10, 1932 in Chester, PA to the late Robert and Emilie Polley. Emily resided in Philadelphia and Norwood, PA and Mount Laurel, NJ with her beloved husband Frank of 64 years. Frank preceded her in death in 2017.

She relocated to Southern California in 2018 to be near her family.

Emily worked as an Office Manager for many years before moving to New Jersey. She was very active in her community while doing charity work for Deborah Hospital and donating generously to a wide number of her favorite charities. Emily enjoyed line dancing and playing cards with her many friends.

She and Frank loved to travel throughout the US but their favorite trips were the ones they spent with their family on the West Coast. Emily was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Emily is survived by her children Frank Carfioli (Carol), Lee Carfioli (Bill Potter); grandchildren Kristen Carfioli, Michael Carfioli, Lauren Bergman (Adam), Alexandra Carfioli; great grandchildren Isabel and Luca Bergman.

Emily will be interred with her husband with military honors at the Miramar Air Station in San Diego, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Alzheimer's Orange County – www.alzoc.org

St. Jude Donation – //www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications

Arrangements are being made by O'Connor Mortuary. To sign the guestbook, offer condolences or add a memory, please visit oconnormortuary.com   https://oconnormortuary.com/obits/emily-m-carfioli/