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Blanche Versace Obituary
She was the wife of 56 years of Alfred Versace.
Born Nov. 20, 1921, in Roseto, she was a daughter of the late Fausto and Philomena (Cascario) Davanzo.
She was employed by several women’s clothing mills in Roseto and Reading as a sewing machine operator and later for 27 years as a gift buyer and sales clerk at Ronco’s Pharmacy, West Lawn.
She was a faithful parishioner of St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington, and St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages.
Blanche was a devoted mother and spouse, who in her free time enjoyed dancing, and U.S. and foreign travel.
She is also survived by three sons: Pasquale A. Versace, Shillington; Michael S. Versace, Marshfield, Mass.; and Philip, husband of Bonnie Versace, Wyomissing.
Other survivors include a sister, Amelia (Davanzo) Ruggiero, Bangor; and a brother, Nicholas Davanzo, Roseto.
There is also a grandson, Daniel A. Versace, Marshfield.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Marie Davanzo and Anna (Davanzo) King; and a brother, Philip Davanzo, all of Roseto.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. by Father Richard Clement in St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum. Viewing will be Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Henninger Funeral Home Inc., 229 N. Fifth St., Reading, PA 19601.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 501 Washington St., Suite 801 Reading, PA 19601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blanche Versace
Blanda and Tony Sabatino
December 3, 2007
Our sincerest condolences to the Versace family. We can remember when Blanche and Al visited Toronto and the fun we had visiting the sights. We also appreciate their attending Tony's wedding and sharing in our happiness that day. We still remember all the fun we had visiting the family in Reading. Those memories will last a lifetime. Regards, Blanda, Tony, Anna, and Joe and their families.
Michelina & Michele Policelli
December 3, 2007
We were so sad to receive the news from Alfred when he called last week. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Blanche was my cousin and I loved her. She was a beautiful person. I wish I could be there to offer some comfort and to have attended her funeral.
We have special memories of the times Blanche and Alfred visited Toronto for my daughters weddings. It meant a lot to us both.
Ian & Carol Young
December 2, 2007
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
joseph la Penna
November 29, 2007
please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Joe Boylan
November 29, 2007
Al,Pat,Mike,Phil and Bonnie,
We are sorry to hear about Blanche and we shared many happy times with her. We will miss her. With our deepest sympathy.
Lisa,Joe, Joseph, Matthew, Julia, Jackie, James and Seth Boylan
Joanne & George Holko
November 28, 2007
Although we did not know Blanche intimately, we remember how many times we heard my Mom speak so fondly of her. We also remember speaking with Blanche, especially about her recent trip to Italy, at the last family reunion we attended.
With deepest respect,
Joanne and George Holko
Warren, Ohio
Michael Versace
November 28, 2007
Our family thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughts about Mom. She was a wonderful mother, a kind and always giving person. It is now time to celebrate her great life with us. We all miss her dearly, but know that she will be happy and with us always.
Michael and Dan Versace
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