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Nona Williams Obituary
Rochester: Wed., Aug 20, 2008, age 91. Born in 1917, Nona was a daughter of Elmer and Leah Whalen of Miller St., Rochester. She lived in many places around the country prior to moving back to the Rochester area in 2000.
Predeceased by her husband, Leroy. She leaves 4 children, Kenneth, Martha Williams, Michael (Kristen Kessler) and Peter (Karen Madeira); numerous grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Whalen; sister-in-law, Shirley Cataldi.
Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass 9:15 A.M. Tues., Sept. 9 at St. Rita's Church, 1008 Maple Drive, Webster. Memorials may be directed to Mission St. Martin, c/o Immanuel Baptist Church, 815 Park Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Arr: Willard H. Scott Funeral Home.
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Kathleen Sacco
September 7, 2008
I miss Nona very much. She was tough and she was soft, she was feisty and she was sweet, she was smart, she was talented, she was humble, and she was my friend.
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