Nadine (Amato) Caselnova of Pueblo, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, after 101 years of spectacular life. In 1919, Nadine, the second of six children of Italian immigrants, was born in Tabasco, Colo.,, a coal mining camp northwest of Trinidad. The family resettled to Trinidad and Nadine quit high school to care for her ill mother and newborn brother. She taught herself business while working at the family's Amato Lum-beryard and East Movie Theater. She met Ed Caselnova, an officer stationed at the POW camp and they married in 1946. They moved to Pueblo in 1950, built a home, and had two children, Ed and Darlene. They shared 32 years of love until Ed's death in 1978. Nadine was an exceptional woman. In 1954, she was hired for a "man's" job in plumbing at Montgomery Ward. Throughout her 33-year career, Nadine was often recognized for leadership, including Boss of the Year in 1979. Nadine, deeply religious, served in the Catholic Daughters and at the Shrine of St. Therese. She was active in many organizations including the American Businesswoman's Association, serving as an officer and their 1986 Woman of the Year. She cared about community health, volunteering for St. Mary- Corwin Medical Center, Centura Homecare, and SRDA's Lifeline Program. She shared her love of gardening, especially roses, with neighbors and the City Park Garden Club. She was an active member of the Daughters of Isabella and a member of the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum. Family was everything to Nadine. Her kitchen table was the scene of many happy memories. Her family was the beneficiary of her love and advice, as she often said "Life is fragile, so live it to the fullest." Nadine is survived by her children, Ed (Marie) Caselnova and Darlene Cole; grand-children, Chris (Sherry) Cole, Dr. Katherine (Darryn Biggerstaff) Cole, Dr. Caroline (Dr. Laurel) Lenz, Lisa (Richard) Brown; nine great- grand-children, and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. A sincere thank you to the loving and caring staff at University Park Care Center, especially Nadine's honey girl, Jessica Tafoya. Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Association. Online con-dolences, www.tgmccarthy.com.

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Published by The Pueblo Chieftain on Jun. 14, 2020.

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Vanessa

June 15, 2020

I met Nadine honeygrow one year ago and loved her so much we would sing together and I'm going to miss that she was my sunshine my only sunshine I should love to sing that with me I'll see you soon and I was talking to her it was a song called one day my goat and how she would laugh at that song I'm going to miss how she used to love her chocolate he was a very amazing person and I loved her dearly I remember the last thing Nadine and I shared she had a cookie she liked her hair being played with but played with her hair has she told me I love you she grabbed my hand biscuits and then she put it on her cheek as she always did and wanted me to caress it as I did that wasn't my sunshine girl but now I can imagine her in heaven looking beautiful has she always did and most of all I'm going to miss seeing her and that beautiful smile she touched my heart and I'll so many hearts like my BFF Jessica I love you Nadine may you rest in peace in heaven with Jesus Louise now Nadine you get to go and meat my real grandmother the one I used to always talk about please save me a spot we both of you been a long day without you my frienda and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again I love you guys much rest in peace Nadine rest in peace Louise your in my heart forever and to Nadine's family I am truly sorry about your loss I'm thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time may God grant you the strength to carry on much love and God bless you

Ginger Doyle

June 15, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Nadine at the lifeline office and when I would stop by her home. She always made me sit down and eat some kind of sweets with her. I believe it was her 90th birthday we had a surprise party for her. She was an awesome lady to talk with and to be around. I've missed working with her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will greatly missed.

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