Vivienne Cefaratti Renken

Vivienne Renken Obituary

AUBURN < Vivienne Cefaratti Renken, 77, of Swift St., Auburn, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at her home. She was born in Auburn, the daughter of the late Anthony and Yolanda Murphy Cefaratti, and had been a life resident. Vivienne was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church and a service member for the parish. She had a great love for singing and was part of the "Auburn Vochestra." She cherished the time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren and countless friends. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Henry of Auburn; two daughters, Lucille Campito and her husband, Dr. Mitchell, of East Greenbush and Erika Bragg and her husband, Tom, of Auburn; four grandchildren, Jessica and Alexandra Campito, Victoria and Andrew Bragg. In addition to her parents, Vivienne was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Cefaratti; and step-father, George Murphy. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at 11 a.m. Thursday, in St. Alphonsus Church, for Vivienne"s Mass of Christian burial, with the Rev. Louis Vasile, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph"s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions may be made in Vivienne"s memory to a charity of one"s choice. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Nov. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Vivienne Renken

11 Entries

nancy prosser

November 20, 2007

Dear Henry, Erica and Lucille, We are so sorry for the loss of your dear wife and mother. I read the guest book messages, and the charactics that came through were her kindness and class . She was such a good friend to my sister Jean, and know that you enjoyed many good times with her. I will miss seeing her with you everywhere, especially at Lewis's Sincerely nancy and al Prosser

Ronayne Herbert

November 17, 2007

Dear Mr. Renken, Erika and Lucille,
I was so sad to hear of Vivienne's passing. She was a beautiful woman, full of charm and class. It was my privilege to have known her during her illness. She always had a smile and a story when she came into the office. I enjoyed our times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ronayne Herbert
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Boufal's office

Susan Querns

November 15, 2007

Dear Henry and family::
I have truly been blessed to have had the priviledge of knowing Vivian. We had some fun times at Grace's beauty shop. Good memories.
You are all truly blessed to have had Vivian as wife and mother and grandmother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Sue and Ray

MARY ZICHETTELLA

November 14, 2007

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS WHAT A GREAT
LOSS VIVIENNE WILL BE I HAVE MANY
MEMORIES WHEN IN 7-9 GRADE AT WEST
HIGH WHEN RITA AND I WOULD ENJOY
MANY LUNCHES AT HER HOME AND
ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL. MAY GOD GIVE
YOU COMFORT AT HER PASSING AWAY
SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON JOE AND
I WILL SEND OUR SINCRE SMYPATHY
JOE AND MARY ZICHETTELLA, ITHACA,NY

Jean Sciara

November 14, 2007

If there was ever a life to be celebrated, it is Vivienne's. She was a warm, welcoming woman with a generous heart. I feel blessed to have been included in many celebrations at her home as her cousin Jim's wife. Her spirit will always live on in all of the family. With love,

KATIE VETRANO

November 13, 2007

DEAR VIVIENNE RENKEN
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
I AM GOING TO MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY.

Constance Sciara-Zona

November 13, 2007

Vivienne was the person I most admired and adored. In my childhood, my favorite place to be was with her, wherever she took me in her convertibles! She was the glue that held our family together after the loss of parents and grandparents. She gave more of herself than anyone I have ever encountered. If it were not for the love of Henry and Vivenne, I may not have turned out to be what I am... I fall far short of being anything like her, but she was always my heroe.

Jim and Mimi Lerario

November 13, 2007

We are so deeply sorry for the loss of one of the most generous and beautifull women that we had the privalege to have known. She will be sadly missed.

Julie Rabuano-Barnes

November 13, 2007

The world has lost a most beautiful and kind woman with the loss of Mrs. Renken. Erika, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was the finest example of a lady I have ever met. Her kindess, her warmth, her class, she left her mark on all she met. She was as wonderful as you are! You are all in my prayers.

Marcia Waxler

November 13, 2007

Since Kindergarten and for all these years, we shared our lives. Viv will live on in my heart. To all of the family, Dan and I send our condolence. We share your loss and we grieve with you.

Dan & Marcia (Schwartz) Waxler

Linda & Ken Kanya

November 13, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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