Ermelinda Parente

Mrs. Ermelinda Parente died peacefully on April 22 2007 at White Plains Hospital after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. She was 78 years old.

Mrs. Parente was born in Sassinoro, Benevento Italy and married Modestino Parente on August 12, 1954. She immigrated to the United States in 1956 and began a new life in this country. She was a wonderful mother and loving wife who dedicated her life to her family. She raised two sons and instilled in them the importance of maintaining traditional Italian culture, values and heritage in their lives. She also thoroughly enjoyed her 35 years of work as a furrier at Georgeou Furs.

She is survived by her loving husband Modestino; sons Roberto Parente of White Plains and Antonio Parente M.D. of Falls Church, VA. Daughter-in-law Kathleen and grand children Laura and Michael. She is predeceased by her brother, Eduardo. She is also survived by brothers Andrea and David; and sister Francesca and numerous nieces and nephews.

Entombment will be at Ferncliff Cemetery.