Mary "Louise" Fontana's Obituary
Mary "Louise" Fontana, age 103, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 12:35 p.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing & Rehab Center, Pinckneyville, IL. Louise was born on February 27, 1914 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Antonio and Lucia (Pezzele) Fontana. She had worked at the Pinckneyville Garment Factory, was an active member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL, and was an original member and the oldest member of the St. Bruno Chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America. Louise enjoyed doing appliqué, visiting nursing homes, loved animals and always took in strays. She was very active in helping with funeral dinners at St. Bruno Catholic Church, always walked everywhere and had never driven a car. Survivors include three nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Rudolph Fontana and Reverend Joseph Fontana, SVD; one sister in infancy; and her step-father, Joseph Ruffino. Louise's wishes were for private family services. Interment will be at St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Perry Country Humane Society, Masses or St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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