On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, Nancy (Bailey) Passeri of Canton passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. She was 91 years of age.
Born July 18, 1922, in Elmira, N.Y., she was the daughter of Glenn and Leah (Sherman) Bailey. In 1939, she was married to her longtime sweetheart, Eugene "Geno" Passeri, and together they raised a son and four daughters and shared almost 62 years until Geno's passing in March of 2001.
Nancy enjoyed bowling, crocheting, jig saw puzzles, Bingo and traveling. Most of all, Nancy enjoyed the company of her family, and at the age of 90 she was still traveling frequently to visit children and grandchildren in Missouri. She was a woman who possessed a deep, abiding faith in the Lord and drew strength from His Word during life's difficulties.
Nancy is survived by her son, Rudy (Diane) Passeri of Canton; daughters, Ann Glynn of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., Ruth Gates of Chillicothe, Mo., and Judy (Gary) Brown of Canton; brother, Glenn (Mary) Bailey Jr. of Troy; sister, Jackie Wesneski of Canton; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Passeri; granddaughter, Michelle Ragen; brother, Mark Bailey; sisters, Lorraine Warner, Kathleen Terry, Frieda Bailey, Joyce Bailey, Virginia June and Norma Porter.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 4 N. Center St., Canton. A service will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Ron Bly officiating. Interment will be Thursday, Oct. 3, in Bradford County Memorial Park.
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October 2, 2013
Dave & Penny Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 1, 2013
To the Passeri Family. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Hazel Saunders & Family
October 1, 2013
Carol Gallew-Dibble
So very sorry for your loss,I've known your mom and your family since we were kids in Leroy growing up,she was always a great lady and she will be missed.
October 1, 2013
My sympathy to the Family.
Brad Hatherill
October 1, 2013
my respect to her family another cousin I never met has passed Nina (Bailey_ a niece) Ruger
September 30, 2013
Pam Porter O'Brien
So glad that my sister, Judy Lepper, and I were able to visit Aunt Nancy last week. As always, she was happy as she talked to us about her children and grandchildren who meant the world to her. Rest in peace, Aunt Nancy, and give Mom (your sister, Norma Porter) a big hug from us.
September 30, 2013
Bob & Ruth Palmer
Thinking of you at this time with the greatest of sympathy. She was a great lady.
September 30, 2013
John & Brenda Mott
Growing up as a neighbor, I remember her as a kind and sweet lady. Let the fact that she lived a long and good life comfort you. Out thoughts and prayers go out to the Passeri family.
September 30, 2013
Ed (Butch) & MaryAnne Gallew
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 30, 2013
She will be missed, a Great Lady, we will be in Fla. until June. Tony and Carroll Passeri
September 30, 2013
Doug & Carol Bennett
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 30, 2013
Ken & Linda VanNoy
Heartfelt prayers and sympathy going out to the Passeri and Bailey families.
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