Clementina Ann Rigoglioso

RIGOGLIOSO - Clementina Ann, (nee Cecere), passed away in Phoenix Az on Aug 19, 2014. Born in Brooklyn on April 19, 1927, and raised in Islip, NY, a graduate of Islip HS. "Clemmie" will always be remembered for her elegance, beauty, kindness, charity, and nurturing soul. She spent several years working with Dr. Morris Miller of Bay Shore , was a member of the EIFD Ladies Aux., and Vol at Good Sam. Hospital. Also an avid gardener, lover of sports and politics, magnificent cook, and hostess of endless gatherings all centered around friends and family. Beloved daughter of Emil and Anna Cecere, cherished wife of the late Anthony Beloved mother of Donna Bondy, Pamela Eagan, Anthony Jr. and Joel Rigoglioso. Loving mother in law to Bill, John, Andrea and Valerie. Devoted sister to Anthony, Vincent, the late Salvatore and Mary Aichroth. Adored Grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, Beloved cousin, aunt and great aunt. After cremation in Arizona, burial will be alongside her husband Anthony in a place of Honour at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia where services will be held. Donations in her memory may be made to the Great South Bay YMCA Annual Support Campaign, Bay Shore NY, or to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society.