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- Rose DeFazio, 101, formerly of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at The Villages of Orleans Nursing Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Jennie (Schifa) Bellavia.
Rose married her beloved husband, Anthony S. DeFazio on June 19, 1937 at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls. He predeceased her on July 26, 2009, after 72 years together. Rose was employed as a clerk for the former Jenss Department Store. She was a former member of the John Duke Center Travel Club and St. John de LaSalle Church. She also was a former volunteer at Memorial Medical Center.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed dancing, bowling, traveling all over the world, and golfing in her younger years.
Mrs. DeFazio is survived by her children Grace Williams and Leonard A. (Bonnie) DeFazio; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Frank (late Brandalyn) Bellavia and Philip (late Edna) Bellavia; her sister, Clara (late Gus) Virtuoso; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
Private funeral services with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery were held at the convenience of the family. ARRANGEMENTS BY M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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