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CORIGLIANO, MaryEllen
(Age 90)

MaryEllen passed away March 24, 2011. She was born in Sandpoint ID on April 6, 1920 to George and Lena Spears, the youngest of four children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo Corigliano; her brother, George Spears; sisters: Della McConnell and Doris Uglem.
MaryEllen married Angelo R. Corigliano on May 1, 1937, at the young age of 17. They had four children and celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death in 1988.
She loved gardening, reading, spending time with family and friends, and watching the Mariners, especially Edgar Martinez. She leaves behind her children and their spouses: Ben and Gail Corigliano, Linda and Dave Gingrich, Bill and Dixie Corigliano and John and Christie Corigliano; ten grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 31; Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in the Mausoleum Chapel, 7200 N. Wall. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1104 W. Heroy, Spokane WA 99205.
Please visit MaryEllen's online tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangement by

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2011.

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Luis & Diane Cerna

April 6, 2011

Ben and Gail, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...In Christ, Luis & Diane Cerna

March 31, 2011

She was one of my favorite people. Always full of kindness and grace. She was a classy lady and leaves a great family who learned a lot from her. My sympathies to the entire family. Bobbie Anders (formerly married to Bob Corigliano).

Tom and Lonni Hillman

March 30, 2011

What a beautiful lady the picture shows. We are sorry for your loss of a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We only know one of her children, John, and just knowing him we can tell she was a wonderful mom.......we love you John and Chris - and God bless you all at this time.
Tom and Lonni Hillman

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