U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentFlorence M. (Brogna) Strazzeri
September 29, 1912 - July 29, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Her husband, Samuel Strazzeri; daughter, Geraldine Carra; granddaughter, Jocelyn Libonati; parents, Frederick & Gesolmenia Brogna.
Survived by: GATES: July 29, 2002 at age 89. She is survived by her daughters, Constance (John) Cerminara, Elaina (Joseph) Libonati; grandchildren, Mary Jo (James) Lacagnina, Kathleen (Joseph) Palazzo, Charles (Laurie) Carra, Lori (Ryan) Migliore, Joseph (Gina) Libonati, Jerrod Libonati, John (Shari) Cerminara, Jeana (Jeffrey) Ranous; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Joseph Brogna; sister, Marie Fiore; several nieces, nephews, cousins & many dear friends.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: Florence retired from Sears, where she worked in catalog sales until she was 70 years old.
Accomplishments: Florence was the best mother. She loved Sewing, music & cooking. She made the most wonderful homemade bread. She really enjoyed her music, and played and taught at the Hochstein Music School.
Donations: American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14620.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Visiting Hours will be Friday 4-8. All are invited to attend Florence`s Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11 AM in the Chapel of St. Ann`s Home (Portland Ave.) Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Directions to Service: St. Ann`s Home is located at 1500 Portland Ave.
Christine (Spiotti) Cottorone
January 1, 1903 - July 19, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Her husband, Augustino Cottorone; Daughter, Mary Cottorone; sons, William Cottorone, Carl Cottorone; mother, Mary (Pelusio) Spiotti; Father, William Spiotti; brothers, Tony Spiotti, Joe Spiotti, Mike Spiotti; sisters, Frances Blure, Florence Howard.
Survived by: GATES: July 19, 2002 at Age 99. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Eichas; daughters-in-law, Barbara Cottorone, Olga Cottorone;12 grandchildren, Carl (Donna) Cottorone, Karen Cottorone-Young, Steven (Catherine) Cottorone, Ron Cottorone, Barbara Ann (Karl) Fellows, Cristyn (Tod) Simone, Frank (Sherry) Eichas, James Eichas, Thomas (Marilyn) Eichas, Rob (Jennifer) Eichas, Geoffery (Julie) Cottorone, Chris Cottorone; 17 great grandchildren, Joe, Dominic, Michael, Matthew, Thomas, Adam, Melissa, Alyssa, Ashley, Jacob, Zachery, Thomas, Meghan, Ronald, Louis, Megan, Emma; 1 great great granddaughter, Brittni; brothers, John (Phyllis) Spiotti, Louis Spiotti; several nieces & nephews.
Born at: Retsof, NY
History: Christine lived to be 99 years old by being loving and feisty. She Loved her family. She loved to cook, especially for her family. She lived on Lime St. for Seventy Years, where she enjoyed crocheting as well as visiting with her family. She had a passion for gambling, especially bingo. She made many trips to Atlantic City, even at the age of 97 she traveled with her daughter to try her luck.
Accomplishments: Christine was one of three women who made the Mold For the "Wings" that Can be seen as you enter into the innnerloop from 490 and sit on top of one of Rochester`s Landmark Buildings Downtown.
Donations: Camp Good Days and Special Times, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd. Mendon, NY 14506.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Visiting Hours will be Monday 2-4 & 7-9. Family & Friends are invited to attend Christine`s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at Holy Apostles Church (Lyell Ave.) Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Directions to Service: Holy Apostles Church is located at 7 Austin St. at the Corner of Lyell Ave. in Rochester.
Pasquale "Patsy" Maddalena
April 20, 1911 - August 8, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Parents, Francesco & Maria Maddalena.
Survived by: Survived by his wife Maria Maddalena; children, Maria Piccirillo, Cristina (Paul) Gatti; grandchildren, Tony (Rosa) Piccirillo, David (Cheryl) Piccirillo, Adriano Piccirillo, Ronald Piccirillo, Marlina Piccirillo, Laura (Domenico) Venditti, Jonathan (Tracy) Gatti, Ann Marie(Carlo) Cancellieri, Lisa Gatti; 9 Great-Grandchildren; brother Sebastian Maddalena of Argentina; sister Incoronata Rosa of Italy; several Nieces and Nephews.
Born at: Sepino, Italy
History: Patsy served with the Italian Army from 1935-1936 and from 1939-1946. He served during WWII during which time he was a prisoner of War. Patsy worked as a tailor at Hickey Freeman.
Accomplishments: Patsy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening, making wine and his own sausage. He was very handy and he was self taught. Patsy especially enjoyed being in the company of family & friends.
Donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624 or to Leukemia Sociaty, 5500 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221in Patsy`s memory.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Patsy`s visitation will be Friday 2-4 & 7-9. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church (1000 N. Greece Rd.). Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Mary S. DiBella
April 16, 1927 - August 11, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Husband Michael DiBella.
Survived by: Cousins, Anthony (Josephine) Crescuillo, Andrew Crescuillo; nieces and nephews Louis (Karen) Masi, Mary Louise (Donald) Szefc, Rose DiBella, Russell (Rosemary) DiBella; brother-in-law George Masi; several Great-Nieces, Great-Nephews and many dear friends.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: Mary was co-owner od DiBella`s Deli.
Accomplishments: Mary enjoyed family functions, shopping and eating out to dinner. She was a very thoughtful person who will be missed by her family.
Donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Church of the Annunciation, 1754 Norton St., Rochester, NY 14609 in Mary`s memory.
Services: Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Mary`s visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 PM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 11:30 AM at Church of the Annunciation. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Ann Pennella
September 12, 1920 - August 15, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Predeceased by her Husband Anthony and brother Gabrielle DeRosa.
Survived by: Survived by her daughters Patri~ cia (Ronald) Natale, Elaine (Fred) Cicoria< and Linda (Nick) DeMatteo; Grandmother< of Steven & Theresa Natale, Kevin & Julie< Natale, Marc & Alica Natale, David & Christine Cicoria, Debbie Cicoria, Amanda Bush and Morgan DeMatteo. Great- Grand~ mother of Mitchell Natale, Anthony Natale, Jon & Kassy Moody, Landon & Candace Cicoria, Jerry Gullo & Madison Baker; several Brothers-in-law; Sisters-in- law, nieces and nephews.
Born at: Italy
Donations: Donations may be sent to St. Ann`s Home, 1500 Portland Ave, Rochester NY 14621
Services: No Prior Calling. Ann`s Funeral Mass will be held 11:00AM Monday at St. Ann`s Home. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Directions to Service: For directions to St. Ann`s Home
Ann E. "Lillian" "Billie" (Baker) Sauers
September 29, 1911 - June 28, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Predeceased by her husband William F. Sauers; brother Jack Baker; sister Mary Jane Maloney; parents Frank & Jane (O`Hare) Baker.
Survived by: Survived by her children, David (Marcia) Sauers, William M. (Susan) Sauers, Mary Ann Bacon; grandchildren, Gail Sauers, Kevin Sauers, Kimberly Young, Donna Rigdon, Laurie Hamilton. Michael Sauers, Matthew Sauers; 10 Great-Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: She moved to Greece in 1941. She was a parishoner at St. Charles Borromeo Church since 1941 where she was a member of the rosary society. She was married in 1935 to William F. Sauers who passed away in 1989. She had been a resident of Grandeville from 1994-2001. The last year of her life she was cared for at the Episcopal Church Home.
Accomplishments: She was very social, kindhearted, independent and had a great sense of humor. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed shopping and her hair and clothes always needed to be just so. She maintained a daily journal for over fifty years. It will be treasured by her family for years to come.
Donations: Barnard Volunteer Ambulance, 3084 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Ann`s visitation will be Monday 2-4 & 7-9. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:15 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church (3003 Dewey Ave.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Doris M. Coolidge
April 29, 1926 - July 9, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Predeceased by her husband Robert J. Coolidge
Survived by: Survived by her children Cynthia J. Coolidge, Mary A. Coolidge, Andrew (Laurel) Coolidge; dear friend David C. Hamblin; grandchildren Benjamin, Samuel, Jordan Coolidge & Matthew Hamblin; sisters Patricia (Russell)Roegner & Lois O`Brien; several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & dear friends; beloved companions Nikki & Basil.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: Doris was a retired elementary school teacher and past-president of the Genesee Valley Quilt Club. She loved to read, cook, travel and animals. Doris was a beloved mother, grandmother & friend
Donations: Donations may be sent to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon NY 14506
Services: Doris` Memorial Service will be held Saturday 1:00PM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mount Read Blvd.
