Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt
Ermalinda “Alma” D’Elia, 97, died peacefully at her Niagara Falls home on Tuesday December 30, 2014. Born on April 21, 1917 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Amodeo Governatori and Vincenzina “Jennie” Granto, although she considered her stepfather, Vincenzo Ferro, as her “papa."
Alma was educated in local schools and then worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Niagara Falls, including her uncle Frank Granto’s restaurant. On February 19, 1938 she married Mark M. D’Elia in Our Lady of Lebanon RC Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. D’Elia predeceased her on January 6, 1986. In the 1940’s, she worked at Davis Dry Cleaners in Niagara Falls. In 1953, they adopted their son, who they named Mark Sebastian D’Elia. During the 1960’s and 1970’s she worked at the former Tops market on Hyde Park Boulevard, retiring in the late 1970’s. Alma was a longtime member of the Altar & Rosary Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and a member of the former Century Club, both in Niagara Falls, NY. In her leisure she enjoyed playing bingo, and will be remembered for her excellent baking skills and the many baking treats she shared with family and friends. Most importantly, Alma was always devoted to the care and well being of her loving family.
Mrs. D’Elia is survived by her loving son, Mark S.(Kathleen) D’Elia of Lewiston, NY; beloved grandson, Mark D’Elia; loving sisters, Frances (late Clark) Dye of California, Marie (Mario) Pirastru of Niagara Falls, NY, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Alma was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, Joseph (Bonnie of Niagara Falls, NY) Governatori, Josephine (late Charles) Bonura and Salvatore (Corky of Buffalo, NY) Ferro.
Visitation will be Friday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday January 3rd at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.
Ermalinda “Alma” D’Elia, 97, died peacefully at her Niagara Falls home on Tuesday December 30, 2014. Born on April 21, 1917 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Amodeo Governatori and Vincenzina “Jennie” Granto, although she considered her stepfather, Vincenzo Ferro, as her “papa."
Alma was educated in local schools and then worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Niagara Falls, including her uncle Frank Granto’s restaurant. On February 19, 1938 she married Mark M. D’Elia in Our Lady of Lebanon RC Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. D’Elia predeceased her on January 6, 1986. In the 1940’s, she worked at Davis Dry Cleaners in Niagara Falls. In 1953, they adopted their son, who they named Mark Sebastian D’Elia. During the 1960’s and 1970’s she worked at the former Tops market on Hyde Park Boulevard, retiring in the late 1970’s. Alma was a longtime member of the Altar & Rosary Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and a member of the former Century Club, both in Niagara Falls, NY. In her leisure she enjoyed playing bingo, and will be remembered for her excellent baking skills and the many baking treats she shared with family and friends. Most importantly, Alma was always devoted to the care and well being of her loving family.
Mrs. D’Elia is survived by her loving son, Mark S.(Kathleen) D’Elia of Lewiston, NY; beloved grandson, Mark D’Elia; loving sisters, Frances (late Clark) Dye of California, Marie (Mario) Pirastru of Niagara Falls, NY, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Alma was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, Joseph (Bonnie of Niagara Falls, NY) Governatori, Josephine (late Charles) Bonura and Salvatore (Corky of Buffalo, NY) Ferro.
Visitation will be Friday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday January 3rd at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt
Ermalinda “Alma” D’Elia, 97, died peacefully at her Niagara Falls home on Tuesday December 30, 2014. Born on April 21, 1917 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Amodeo Governatori and Vincenzina “Jennie” Granto, although she considered her stepfather, Vincenzo Ferro, as her “papa."
Alma was educated in local schools and then worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Niagara Falls, including her uncle Frank Granto’s restaurant. On February 19, 1938 she married Mark M. D’Elia in Our Lady of Lebanon RC Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. D’Elia predeceased her on January 6, 1986. In the 1940’s, she worked at Davis Dry Cleaners in Niagara Falls. In 1953, they adopted their son, who they named Mark Sebastian D’Elia. During the 1960’s and 1970’s she worked at the former Tops market on Hyde Park Boulevard, retiring in the late 1970’s. Alma was a longtime member of the Altar & Rosary Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and a member of the former Century Club, both in Niagara Falls, NY. In her leisure she enjoyed playing bingo, and will be remembered for her excellent baking skills and the many baking treats she shared with family and friends. Most importantly, Alma was always devoted to the care and well being of her loving family.
Mrs. D’Elia is survived by her loving son, Mark S.(Kathleen) D’Elia of Lewiston, NY; beloved grandson, Mark D’Elia; loving sisters, Frances (late Clark) Dye of California, Marie (Mario) Pirastru of Niagara Falls, NY, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Alma was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, Joseph (Bonnie of Niagara Falls, NY) Governatori, Josephine (late Charles) Bonura and Salvatore (Corky of Buffalo, NY) Ferro.
Visitation will be Friday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday January 3rd at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.
Ermalinda “Alma” D’Elia, 97, died peacefully at her Niagara Falls home on Tuesday December 30, 2014. Born on April 21, 1917 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Amodeo Governatori and Vincenzina “Jennie” Granto, although she considered her stepfather, Vincenzo Ferro, as her “papa."
Alma was educated in local schools and then worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Niagara Falls, including her uncle Frank Granto’s restaurant. On February 19, 1938 she married Mark M. D’Elia in Our Lady of Lebanon RC Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. D’Elia predeceased her on January 6, 1986. In the 1940’s, she worked at Davis Dry Cleaners in Niagara Falls. In 1953, they adopted their son, who they named Mark Sebastian D’Elia. During the 1960’s and 1970’s she worked at the former Tops market on Hyde Park Boulevard, retiring in the late 1970’s. Alma was a longtime member of the Altar & Rosary Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and a member of the former Century Club, both in Niagara Falls, NY. In her leisure she enjoyed playing bingo, and will be remembered for her excellent baking skills and the many baking treats she shared with family and friends. Most importantly, Alma was always devoted to the care and well being of her loving family.
Mrs. D’Elia is survived by her loving son, Mark S.(Kathleen) D’Elia of Lewiston, NY; beloved grandson, Mark D’Elia; loving sisters, Frances (late Clark) Dye of California, Marie (Mario) Pirastru of Niagara Falls, NY, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Alma was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, Joseph (Bonnie of Niagara Falls, NY) Governatori, Josephine (late Charles) Bonura and Salvatore (Corky of Buffalo, NY) Ferro.
Visitation will be Friday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday January 3rd at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.
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