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Josephine Bonventre Obituary
GENEVA - Josephine "Josie" L. Bonventre, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday (Dec. 6, 2009) at the Living Center at Geneva – South after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
In honoring Josie's wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 9) at the Palmisano Funeral Home Inc., 28 Genesee St., Geneva. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Contributions may be directed to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva 14456, the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road N., Rochester 14609, or a charity of one's choice.
Josie was born Aug. 24, 1930, in Geneva, the daughter of the late Jack and Nellie (Tortoretti) Augustine. She was a passionate homemaker, a devoted mother and grandmother and a kind and caring friend to many. Josie had a keen sense of decorating, which was reflected in her home. She took great pride in her cooking and enjoyed shopping through QVC. Josie was a member of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Vito Bonventre; son, Michael (Staci) Bonventre; daughter, Lisa (Mark) Rager, all of Geneva; grandchildren, Chelsea and Jordan DeBolt and Isabella and Mariana Bonventre; aunt, Marion Tortoretti; uncle, Albert Tortoretti; sisters-in-law, Joanne Mahoney, Anna Marie Robinson and Mary DeSarro; son-in-law, Steve DeBolt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Josie was predeceased by her daughter, Ann (Bonventre) DeBolt; infant twin granddaughters, Johanna and Nicholle; and brother, Vincent Augustine.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.palmfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Bonventre
James Augustine
December 11, 2009
Dear Vito, Michael, Lisa and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, cousins, on your loss. Josie is at peace now, no longer suffering, watching over you all.
She will always live within our hearts.
Love,
Jim & Barb Augustine
Billy Alexander
December 11, 2009
Dear Mr. Bonaventre, Lisa and Mike....I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Bonaventre and I have prayed for your family since I heard of the news. I will always have very fond memories of Mrs. B watching Mike and I play football on Wadsworth Street as she sat on the porch in her favorite chair. Mrs. B will always be a mother figure to me and will be dearly missed. May she rest in peace....Billy Alexander (Tampa, Florida)
Joseph Ficcaglia Jr.
December 10, 2009
Dear Vito, Michael, Lisa, and family,
We just heard today of Josie's passing. We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joe, Jen, Joey, and John Ficcaglia
Michael Handlan
December 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 9, 2009
Vito and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. "Josie" was a very kind,
loving and caring person and shall be missed by all that knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
Ellen & Gary J. Parmelee Sr.
Venice, Florida
December 8, 2009
Vito, Michael, Lisa & family...so sorry to hear the news, but trust that as life is eternal, Josie is at peace now where there is no more suffering, no disease. Rest in the comfort and support of family and friends. You are all remembered in our prayers. Sent with love...Gloria and Bob Quigley (The Villages, FL)
Dick & Peg Parmelee
December 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Malone
December 8, 2009
Mike and family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May she rest in Peace now. take care and prayers are being sent to your family. Kim Malone and Rachel Roxstrom
Mary Crisanti
December 8, 2009
We Prayed for God to take you peacefully and he did. Now we Pray for God to watch over all your family and friends as we try to accept it. I will miss our chats and my "go to person" for recipe guidance. Til will meet and chat again, Rest In Peace and may God bless you always. Love and miss you, Mary
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