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Anna Cerio Obituary

Cerio, Anna M.

nee: Pecchio

Age 83 of Elmira, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility; 13 days short of her 84th birthday which would have been November 19th. Anna is survived by her husband of 64 years, Michael; children, Charles Cerio, Elmira, Michael Cerio Jr., FL, Theresa Cerio, Manhattan, N Y; grandson, Michael (Casey) Cerio III with their children Michael IV and Finn, grandson, C.J. Cerio; brother, Thomas Saracene; several wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins. Anna was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Parish, and a member of its Sacred Heart Ladies Society. She also was a member of the Italian American Veterans Club Ladies Auxiliary. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home on Sunday, November 9th from 4-7 pm. A prayer service there at 9:15 am on Monday, Nov 10 followed by her Mass of Christian Burial in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church at 10 am. Burial to follow in Sts. Peter & Paul's cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Blessed Sacrament Parish (Envelopes available at the funeral home). The family would like to thank their relatives, friends and colleagues for their loving and generous support through out this difficult time.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2014.

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Kevin O'Reilly

November 10, 2014

Very sad to read of this. My prayers to the whole Cerio family.

Jenn

November 10, 2014

Please accept my heart felt condolences regarding your loss. May you find comfort in God and his promises during this sad time. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you."(James 4:8)

Katie O'Herron

November 9, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, Theresa and family. You've been in my thoughts and I wish you strength in this difficult time.

Dana Lavin

November 9, 2014

Dear Theresa,
Even though I didn't know your mom,
She was a very pretty lady. May she rest in peace. Love, Dana Pat's daughter.

Leroy Ayers

November 9, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bob Osborne

November 9, 2014

Chuck,
My deepest sympathies.

Jean Ayers (pepper) Smith

November 9, 2014

To the Cerio family. My heart goes out to each any everyone of you..Mrs Cerio was our neighbor for many years on Delaware Ave. I went to school and grew up with the kids. Mr and Mrs Cerio had a wonderful life long life together. May God give you all peace through this difficult time and always remember to good times. Fly high with the Angels and keep a watch over you loved ones. With my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.

The Horenkamps

November 9, 2014

Deaest Theresa, we are sending light and prayers to help you and your family as you say goodbye to your beloved mother. With love, Ken, Mary, and Mary Alice

Charlie Reinhart

November 8, 2014

Chuck & Family, my condolences and may you cherish the memories.

Michael Mangino

November 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss.Hope you are all doing as good as possible in this difficult time.

John Wade

November 8, 2014

Prayers to you and your family at this time. So sorry for your loss.

November 8, 2014

My condolences to the Cerio family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.

jack diliberto

November 8, 2014

she was a wonderful woman--i will miss her

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