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Ellen Gentile Obituary

GENTILE, Ellen Diane, 82, of Henrico, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Francis G. Gentile. She is survived by children, Ellen Schreiber, Claire Henley, Francis Gentile Jr. and Annette Bonda and husband, Brett; grandchildren, James G. Kibler III, Brooke Calgaard and husband, Nick, George Schreiber, Ashley and Caitlin Henley, Shane Gentile, Aaron and Ethan Bonda; great-grandchildren, Paxton and Reese Calgaard; and sisters, Marilynne Simpson and Barbara Lloyd. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, Va. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 6006 Three Chopt Rd., followed by interment in Dale Memorial Park.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 7, 2021.

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Charlotte Kirchner

April 1, 2021

I've know and loved you since you were born. I will miss you. My thoughts, prayers and love to the family. C. Ann

ELAINE SHOUDY

March 11, 2021

My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I have so many fond memories of her and Doc. Prayers for strength and peace to you all.

Peggy Wsimmons

March 7, 2021

Annette, sad to hear about your Mom. Hv good memories of her being so nice to Keith.

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Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel

3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Bridget Catholic Church

6006 Three Chopt Rd, VA

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3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

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