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1923
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2016
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Elizabeth Chaney Obituary
age 93, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on July 20, 1923, the eldest of the ten children of Saverio (Sam) and Concetta Zappia Agresta. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Lester Earl Chaney; her parents, Sam and Concetta Agresta; sisters, Catherine Agresta, Ann Agresta Fermicola, Angela Agresta Grunkemeyer, Antonia Agresta Gervais, Josephine Agresta Griner and Mary Agresta Rigoli; brothers, Michael and Anthony Agresta.
She is survived by her three sons, Gregory (Judy) Chaney of Greenwood, Indiana, Dennis (Sandy) Chaney of Avon, Indiana and Robert (Fernanda) Chaney of Goiania, Brazil; five grandchildren, Scott, Jennifer & Lauren Chaney of Atlanta, Georgia, Jacque Chaney (Mark Cornwell) of Mountain House, California, Ryan Chaney of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Mary Ann (Pat) Amore of Carmel, Indiana; and one great-grandchild, Lena Jade Cornwell.
Visitation with be Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 E. Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. No graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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January 7, 2017
Mary Ann so sorry about your sister, my prayers are with you, Katie Lafata, McGinley
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December 9, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your Mother may the Lord comfort you and your family during this time
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