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Wilda Mancinelli Obituary
Wilda M. Mancinelli, Wili, (as she was known), 63, Newburgh, NY, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at home.
Born in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Russell P. and Helen J. (Janson) McConnell.
She was a retired school bus driver of 28 years. She was a member of the Newburgh Women's Bowling Assn., New Windsor, American Legion Aux. and past member of The Marlboro Hose Co. Aux.
Survived by her husband, Robert Mancinelli; one son, Mark Dayton of Milton, NY; one daughter, Dana Sullivan-Giglio and her husband, Ralph of Milton; three sisters, Carrie Cheesman of Marlboro, Eileen McKeel of Kittery, ME and Marian McConnell of Brooklyn, NY; one brother, Russell McConnell of California; grandson, Brett Sullivan of Milton, NY; granddaughter, Brianna Giglio of Milton, NY; grandson, Chase Dayton of Milton, NY; step-daughters, Lisa Tersillo of Walden and Tammy Mancinelli of Newburgh; step-son, Ray and his wife, Alice Mancinelli of Pennsylvania; best friend, Sandy Mayen.
Friends may call today, August 19 from 5-8 p.m. at The DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY.
A Prayer Service will be held at 8 p.m., today, August 19
Cremation will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to Wili's Grandchildren Education Fund, c/o Dana Sullivan-Giglio, 15 Paula Dr., Milton, NY 12547.
Arrangments were entrusted to Carl J. DiDonato, Jr. and Lawrence M. Cavazza of The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc.
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don angelone
August 20, 2008
bob & tammy sorry for your loss don angelone
Laura Neri
August 19, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the family. As fellow classmates Wili and I kept in touch over the years. She was solely responsible for organizing our class reunions and will be sorely missed in that regard. I was fortunate to see her on one of my last trips to New York. We met for lunch and spent the afternoon reminiscing and catching up on our lives. Even though many miles and years were between us, they quickly faded away as we talked and laughed over lunch. I will miss her very much.
May the hope of the resurrection comfort you now.(Acts24:15)
Laura(Zimmardi)Neri
Angelo Mascioli
August 18, 2008
Bob,
I was sorry to hear about Willie.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angelo
Michael A. Taddonio
August 18, 2008
I was in the same high school graduating class as Wilda Mancinelli. She was such a nice and sweet person. One couldn't help but liking her. I must confess that I saw in the diner along Route 9-W in Marlboro during the early 1970s and was too shy to talk to her, something that I now regret.
She has been in my prayers since I learned of her illness. God will comfort the family, as HE comforts us all. She will be in Heaven with the Lord.
Anne Greiner
August 18, 2008
Wili and I were best friends all through high school. I have so many wonderful memories of the time we spent together. She was so much fun. I remember laughing a lot. We spent a great deal of time planning our futures and dreaming out loud. I remember we both had a crush on the same boy…you know who you are. Then I went off to college and Wili married. We had our children around the same time and we visited each other as often as our busy family lives would allow. I remember going to Wili’s home and playing Yahtzee on many occasions, again always laughing and having a wonderful time together. Even after our lives got even busier and we saw each other less and less, we always stayed in touch updating each other on the events of our lives and our families. I am so glad that we had a chance to have a really long talk just last week. We reminisced for a long time and told each other that we love each other several times during the call. I wish I could have told her in person. Wili was the best of best friends. I love her and will miss her very much.
Roger Stanton
August 18, 2008
I worked with, Willi, at Mid-State, and thought of her as a fine, fine person. So sorry about your loss. The world will be a little darker, now.
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