Ann Girlando

Girlando, Ann, 96, slipped away on Monday, June 6, surrounded by family. Ann was born, the oldest daughter of Hemina and Rudy DeMali in OshKosh, WI on September 24, 1914. She had four older brothers, and three younger brothers all of whom preceded her in death, and finally, three younger sisters, two of whom survive. The family moved to Akron, OH when she was a child. Ann was the adored wife of Ned Girlando, whom she married in 1932. They were married 52 years, until his death in 1984. Ann and Ned moved to FL in 1978, and she lived in her home in Davie, FL until her death. Although she was a full time wife and homemaker, she was very proud of her short stint as a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II. "Gramma Annie", as she was known to most everyone, is survived by her beloved daughter, Joan Kovac, former Mayor Of Davie and son in law, Harvey Kovac of Pompano Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Sherri Ann (Robert) Kimbel of Washington, DC, Laurie Ann (Keith) Walpole of Plantation, FL, and Joseph (Cheryl) Kovac of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Gibitz of Akron, OH, and Margaret Littlefield of MO. She was preceded in death by her only son, Joseph Richard, in 1958. Visitation and a funeral Mass will be at St. David's Catholic Church, in Davie on Friday, June 10. Friends may call at 12:30 p.m., with the Mass to begin at 1 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. She will be buried next to her beloved husband, Ned and son Joseph, at Holy Cross Cemetery on Waterloo Road in Akron, OH. Burial will be under the direction of Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Chapel 1990 South Main Street Akron, OH 44301. Memorial donations may be made to St. David Church and Vitas Hospice in her memory. 954587-6888 www.tmralph.com.