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- Violet M. “Vi” Proietti, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 27, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo R. and Filomena (Cusimano) Fera.
Vi was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools. On June 7, 1948, she married Albert “Pee Wee” Proietti, who predeceased her on January 3, 1985. She was employed with her husband in their family owned pizzeria, Pee Wee’s Pizza, during the 1950’s. In addition, she worked as a waitress for the Como Restaurant and later as a baker in the Como Deli in Niagara Falls, NY for 50 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and going to the casino. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her great grandchildren.
Violet is survived by her children, Joseph A. (Christina) Proietti and Barbara (Donald) King; her grandchildren, Kristopher (Michele) Proietti, Kelli (Michael) Zambuto, and Lindsey (Josh) Bodie; great-grandchildren Everle Bodie, Brooklyn Proietti, Bailey Zambuto and Riley Zambuto, and her brother Angelo (late Carmella) Fera. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Patricia Proietti, and her siblings, Joseph (late Rosemary) Fera, Don (Jeanette) Fera, Alfie (Beverly) Fera, William Fera, Eugene (Carol) Fera, Caroline (late Michael) Gagliano, and Muffie (late John) Sgro.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 10 – 11 AM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings in Violet’s memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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