Dolores R. Sinacola

Dolores Sinacola (née Bosco) was born on January 22, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to Gaetano and Josephine Bosco. She was the second of three children and the only daughter, lovingly cherished by her older brother Paul and younger brother Donald. Her siblings adored her, always placing her on a pedestal as their beloved sister.
Raised by hardworking parents of Italian descent, Dolores embraced the importance of family, values, and traditions from an early age. She took on the role of a caring older sister with affection and dedication, always ensuring her siblings were well cared for.
Dolores met the love of her life, Mario Sinacola, at a family wedding. From that moment, Mario and Dolores began their long Loving relationship. Shortly after graduating from Immaculata High School in 1952. Dolores and Mario became engaged and married in June of 1953. Together, they built a loving family centered on strong family values. They were blessed with five children: Rosanne, James, Michael, David, and Joseph.
Dolores had a passion for cooking-she loved watching cooking shows, reading recipe books, and trying new recipes to delight family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with Loved ones, traveling, and did her best to beat the slot machines at the casinos.
Dolores is preceded in death by her parents, Gaetano and Josephine Bosco; her husband, Mario Sinacola; her older brother, Paul Bosco; and daughter-in-law, Lynnette Lee Sinacola and other Loving family and friends.
She is lovingly remembered by her five children, Rosanne Sinacola, James Sinacola, Michael Sinacola, David Sinacola and Joseph Sinacola.
She Loved and was very proud of her 17 Grandchildren, Kathryn Ragland, Victoria Woodside (Greg), Michelle Delaurier (Michael), Julie Biggers (Oliver), James Sinacola (Alexandra), Leigh Anne Sinacola (Dylan Elchami), Andrea Sinacola, Michael Sinacola, Teresa Burch (Christopher), Anthony Sinacola, Emily Sinacola, Mario Sinacola, David Sinacola, John Sinacola, Gaetano Sinacola, Valentino Sinacola, and Sophia Sinacola. In addition to her loving grandchildren she was blessed with 24 great-grandchildren; Preston Ragland, Sawyer Ragland, Savannah Ragland, Allison Woodside, Carly Woodside, Diana Woodside, Eli Woodside, Kaylee Delaurier, Charlee Delaurier, Michael Delaurier, Everlee Delaurier, Bobbie Biggers, Oliver Biggers, Macklyn Biggers, Lilliana Sinacola, James Sinacola III, Sheppard Sinacola, Lucia Sinacola, Silvie Sinacola, Poppy Elchami, Coco Elchami, Senna Elchami, Christopher Burch, Gianna Burch.
The Sinacola family will receive friends Friday, April 25, 3-8 pm at the funeral home, with a rosary beginning at 7 pm.
A funeral Mass celebrating Dolores' life will be Saturday, April 26, 10 am (in state 9:30 am), Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon St., Birmingham, MI, 48009.
Immediately following Mass, Dolores will be taken to her final place of rest in the family plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. The committal in the chapel at Holy Sepulchre will begin at 11:30 am, everyone is invited to meet at the cemetery.
Dolores was deeply committed to charitable giving and felt strongly about supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Use the link provided.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the love and support they have received during this difficult time.