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Antoinette DeFiore Obituary
"Nettie" (D'Onofrio)
Rochester: March 15, 1921 to October 16, 2008. She was predeceased by spouses, Ray DeFiore and Joseph Sapienza; grandson, Angelo; sister, Carm Cantaben; brothers, Anthony and Andrew D'Onofrio. survived by her son, Richard (Wanda) DeFiore; daughter, Karen McMeans; grandchildren, Thomas DeFiore (Adam Schmidt), Marika and Mitchell McMeans; sister, Mae Cenzi; and sister-in-law; Joanne D'Onofrio; many nieces, nephews and special friends; especially, Fran Homuth, Barbara Ferries, Katie Amato, Mary Beth Hossenlopp and Joshua Hossenlopp. Employed by the City of Rochester Police Department for 26 years as a crossing guard and matron. Nettie was also a Hardware Store owner, home owner and landlord.
A special thank you to Lifetime Care Hospice, especially Mary Persikini and to the staff at Park Ridge Living Center, especially Chaplain Jean Marie and N.P. Mary Beth.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22 from 10-12 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, followed by a Funeral Service at the All Saints Mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 1 PM.
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Mary Beth Hossenlopp
November 15, 2008
Dear Karen, Marika, and Mitch,
Not sure why my previous note to you isn't posted here; We are so sorry for your loss of Nettie. We continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love, Mary Beth and Joshua
Ron Timmons
October 20, 2008
Wanda, Dick, and Karen-
Sorry to just learn of the passing of a great lady. She was always so interested in Karen’s friends and activities during high school. As a “dance dad” myself, I now realize how much devotion and support it takes to be active in a daughter’s life. The standing joke among us teenaged guys was that she was the only mother with a badge and gun in her purse-watch out! As I saw her a few years ago, she was not able to speak, but her facial expressions and pantomime said it all!
In a great coincidence, I got to know Dick and Wanda through Bock Tours in later years and therefore realize how much devotion and love were there through all of the challenges. Dick is a character above characters, in no small measure because of the love of life he got from his mother.
My deepest condolences to a great family.
Mary Beth Hossenlopp
October 20, 2008
Dear Richard, Wanda, and Tom,
We will always remember Nettie's smile and laugh, and her spirit of adventure! We have so many wonderful memories of Nettie. She was very special to so many people. We are keeping her and you in our thoughts and prayers. Love always,
Mary Beth and Joshua
carl and mary pellow
October 20, 2008
Dear Richard and Wanda,
So sorry about your loss, she was a great woman. love carl and mary
mary singleton
October 19, 2008
TO WANDA AND RICHARD I JUST READ THE PAPER AND WANTED TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY OUR PRAYERS COMFORTED YOU, DURING YOUR SEASON OF HEALING.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Debbi & Bob Mancuso
October 19, 2008
Dear Dick & Karen
I'm sorry dear cousins for your lost. You are being thought of with prayers and good wishes during this time from Bob & I, and of course mom. We love you, and mom & I are so happy that we were able to spend time with your mom last month. Debbi & Bob & aunt Jay
DEB VETROMILE
October 19, 2008
TO MRS.DEFIORE.FAMILY IM SO SORRY ABOUT HER PASSING .SHE WAS A SWEET PERSON. I TOOK CARE OFF HER ONCE IN AWHILE.IM A HOME HEALTH AIDE. ILL KEEP ALL IN MY PRAYS.
Lisa Inzana
October 19, 2008
Richard,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You know she was very special to me. I am very proud to have known her. Tuesday's at Wegmans are just not the same with out her.
May your heart heal soon.
Lisa
jen and Morgan Zarpentine
October 19, 2008
Much love to you Tomas and Adam. Watch for the signs from her..... you know she will let you know shes fine. :)
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