LYDIA COMITO Obituary
Mrs. Lydia Frances Comito, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at her residence. There are no services scheduled. Mrs. Comito was born on September 8, 1927. A native of North Carolina and raised in Summerfield, she obtained an Associates Degree in her 70's and worked as an assistant at Maury & Associates Law Firm. Mrs. Comito enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting and gardening. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Robert James Comito; parents, Charles and Bessie Parrish Shelton; sons, Tom Comito, Ed Comito; granddaughters, Crystal Comito and Kara Comito. Survivors include daughter, Charlotte Gross of Pennsylvania; sons, Robert Comito, Jr. of Julian, Gary Comito of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Comito of Pleasant Garden, Steve Comito of Illinois; sisters, Ellen Hackett and Nancy Oliphant, both of Greensboro; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at the home of Ken and Melanie. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. We love you and will miss you. You will always be our beloved Grammy, Gramcracker, GG and Mommason. FORBIS & DICK, PLEASANT GARDEN CHAPEL is assisting the Comito family. Offer online condolences at:
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Joselle Wilson
June 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss.
Linda Horvath
June 18, 2011
Fran's always been such an inspiration to me. I've learned so many good traits from her and have so many good memories of her. God bless the Comito family.
June 18, 2011
Char I am sorry to hear about your loss. Now she is in a much better place and smiling down on you. She is in no more pain. May GOD bless you and your family. Love Ya, Cheryl
Charity Sutton
June 17, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I never got to meet her but was hoping too this summer. My heart goes out to all of you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you can find peace and comfort in knowing you had an angel here on earth and now in heaven. Peace be with you all. Love Charity (Comito) Sutton
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Anna Waldman
June 17, 2011
Charlotte, So sorry to read this, hope you are doing okay. Sorry I didn't get to know her. Your loss is certainly a great one. I will call you in a few days. Hang in there...
Char Gross
June 17, 2011
I love you Mom and don't know what to do without you.
john comito
June 17, 2011
i never got to know aunt frannie but just from reading things i about her were all nice she was loved by a lot of people.
Diane Oestel
June 17, 2011
Ken, Melanie, Steph, Kim and all of your family...we are all so sad thinking of what you are all going through at the moment but know that you have so many wonderful memories that will keep you smiling in the days, weeks and months ahead. Lots of virtual hugs are flying across that silly old pond to you all. With much love from Diane, Graham, Lara, Scott, Shannon and Heather xx
Cindy Webster
June 17, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all.
June 17, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all. Cindy Webster
Nikki Kazmierczak
June 16, 2011
Mis, I am so sorry for the loss of your Gram. Please know that you have my hugs and prayers!!
Cathy Balzer
June 16, 2011
My deepest sympthy to all of you. Your mom was truly special, first class, warm, inviting, loving and devoted mother, wife and friend. I will miss her but I am willing to bet that her, Bob, my mom and dad are sitting at a table again enjoying that cup of coffee and glass of ice tea.
Kate Truitt
June 16, 2011
Dee and Melissa,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom, Grandma's passing, she was a wonderful woman and she will be missed.
Faith Gallghaher
June 16, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
June 16, 2011
Ken, Melanie, Steph, and Kim
So sorry to hear of your loss. Fond memories are always a blessing to have after such a loss. Hold those close for comfort.
Many Prayers,
Carl, Angie, Sydney Champion and Dylan
Allison Tilley
June 16, 2011
Ken, Melanie and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest Sympathy for your loss. Jeff, Allison & Hunter Tilley
June 16, 2011
Bob, My deepest sympathie to you and your family. I'll keep you in my prayers. Mike johnson
June 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathies on Fran's passing. She was a dear woman and a dear neighbor.
Rita and Elliott Kleinman and Ron, Nancy and Robert (the Kubitz middle-aged kids).
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