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Rena Belia Obituary
Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Tuesday (January 10) from 4 to 7 p.m.. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (January 11) at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by The Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Seneca Falls.
If desired, contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church, c/o St. Patrick's Church office, 25 Center St., Waterloo, N.Y. 13165.
Rena was born in Italy on May 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Rafaelo and Josephine Giovannini Mellini. She had resided most of her life in Seneca Falls and was retired from the former Sylvania Co. of Seneca Falls. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the S.M.S. Auxiliary, both of Seneca Falls. Rena was a long time church volunteer especially every Monday when she assisted in the tabulating of the Sunday church Offertory collection. She also volunteered in the gift shop at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo.
She is survived by four daughters, Donna (Rich) Carnevale – Lake Wylie, South Carolina, LeeAnn (John) DeBottis – High Point, North Carolina, Cathy (Robert) Sandroni – Seneca Falls, N.Y., Lisa (Sam) Giacona – Auburn, N.Y.; grandchildren, Briana (David) Gregory, Jaime (Joshua Moore) DeBottis, Joshua DeBottis, Jeremy (Laura) Sandroni, Corine (Michael O'Malley) Sandroni, Bianca and Dommie Giacona; three great-grandchildren – Ava and Evan Sandroni, and Mya O'Malley; one sister, Julia "Judy" (Robert) Cracknell – Seneca Falls, N.Y.; one brother, Frederick Beverly) Mellini – Seneca Falls, N.Y.; one brother-in-law, Louis Bilia – Seneca Falls, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ettore "Ed" Bilia who died June 26, 2004, one sister, Rose Mellini who died September 15, 1993 and one brother, John Mellini who died January 12, 1991
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Memories and Condolences
for Rena Belia
January 13, 2012
Donna, LeeAnn, Cathy & Lisa:
Wanted to send you and your families my most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. I know that my parents (Lack & Rita)enjoyed many good times with both your Mom and Dad. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God's Peace be with you.
Kim Rossetti Patterson
Patti (Matro) Durr
January 9, 2012
Donna, I am sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember fondly the times we spent at your house. She was always so gracious to us. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kevin Rogers
January 9, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cal and Brenda DeLauro
January 8, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It was such a pleasure to get to know your Mom and all of you over the years at different "Family Celebrations" that we attended. I will always remember your Mom's cookies.
Judy and Joe McMahon
January 8, 2012
Our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady.
THE DAVE ROGERS FAMILY
January 8, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sandy Scibona
January 8, 2012
Donna,Cathy, Leeanne and Lisa-I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a great lady, my thoughts are with all of you.
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