Ophelia "Ophie" Piacentini

December 18 1923 - November 4 2017

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Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday November 8th 2017 7-9 p.m.

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Funeral Mass
Thursday November 9th 2017 at 11:00 am

St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus , Ohio 43215-1534

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Obituary

Ophelia "Ophie" (Salvatore) Piacentini, age 93, of St. Louisville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the home of her daughter. She fought the good fight. She has finished the race. She has kept the faith. She has entered into the joy of the Lord. She was born in Columbus on December 18, 1923, to the late Ettore and Ida (D'Angelo) Salvatore. She attended St. Francis Grade School, was raised in Flytown and graduated from St. Mary High School, Class of 1942. She worked for Tracy Wells and retired from the F. & R. Lazarus at Northland Mall. She is survived by her beloved husband of more than 70 years, John Piacentini; son, Steve Piacentini; daughter, Marilyn (Roger) Morgan; son, Dr. Mark (Alice) Piacentini; grandchildren, Roger, Mario, Capri, Michele, Angie, Joseph, Christopher, Nichole, Benjamin, Antonio, Theresa, Paula, Richard, Angela, Arthur, Quincy, Meredith, Dominic; 18 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ophelia is also preceded in death by her beloved daugther, Jean; brother, Ettore Salvatore and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Porter) Piacentini. A special thanks to Donna Baker, Becky Bush, Sandy Eastin and Addelina Angus, great neighbors who helped to care for her and allowed her to stay home with John. Thanks also to the Licking County Meals on Wheels. Her family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 7-9 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. A funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Ophelia will be held at 11:00 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street (Italian Village), Columbus. Rev. Fr. Robert Kitsmiller, Presider. Burial to follow, St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Last Call Outreach Family Care Center, 310 Everett Ave., Newark, OH 43055. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.


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From : Mike and Terri Hazlett
To : Marilyn and Roger Morgan
Date: November 7th 2017

So sorry for her passing. I remember great times at Roger and Marilyn’s farm with her and her husband John. I remember she always had a big smile on her face every time I was there. Ophie was always willing to serve those around her in any way she could. She will be missed.
From : Norma Ricketts
To : Steve. Mariln and Mark
Date: November 8th 2017

Was so sory to learn that your mom passed away. She was a wonderful christian woman. My pleasure to be welcomed into this family.
Warmly, Norma