Obituary of Michelina Palumbo

Palumbo: Michelina It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our precious mother Michelina Palumbo (nee Grieco) on Monday November 11th, 2013 at the age 90. Loving wife of the late Domenico Palumbo. Proud mother of Rita (Roger) Bomberry, John (Cynthia) Palumbo and Sarina (Carl) Kozlowski. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Keith (Fina) Bomberry, John Bomberry, Michael Bomberry, Michelene (Roberto) Piazza, Domenico (Jillian) Palumbo, Bianca Kozlowski and Mariah Kozlowski. Sadly missed by her great grandchildren Giulia, Elena, Mia and Luca as well as her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her granddaughter Serene Bomberry and sister Maria Inneo and brothers Francesco Grieco and Carmen (Maria) Grieco and brother in law Sabastiano Palumbo and sister in law Concetta Palumbo and survived by sister in law Rosaria Bonuomo and brother in law Benny Bonuomo. Michelena was born in Accadia, Foggia, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1951. She loved Canada, cooking, enjoyed and loved all of her family. She especially enjoyed large family gatherings. She worked in many industries with her longest employment at Markel Electric. She always listened to all her children and grandchildren's trials and successes and was never short of advice and counsel. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her joy in life and she lives on in all of their hearts. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Spencer and the staff at Gilmore Lodge that loved and cared for our Mother. Mom, we visited everyday for your love, warmth, and guidance, no words will express our loss, except we promise to remain true to your love of family. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7-9 and Friday November 15th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday morning at 10:30 am Entombment to follow in Fairview Mausoleum, Niagara Falls, Ont. If so desired,donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.