Philomenia "Minnie" Fancelli
April 7 1910 - December 28 2007
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday January 2nd 2008 3:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Philomenia "Minnie" Fancelli, age 97, passed away on Friday December 28th, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. Minnie was born in Columbus, Ohio April 7, 1910 to Leonard and Carmela Benedetto. Minnie lived her entire life in Columbus. Most of her early years were spent in the "Flytown" area of Columbus where she was revered as one of the "neighborhood" Moms. Her house was always open to the children of the neighborhood where fresh-baked cookies were always available. Her faith in God and love of family were the guideposts of her life. When her parents passed away at an early age, she kept her siblings together as a family unit. Family gatherings for the holidays were always at Minnie's house. This continued as her own family grew to seven children and over 40 grandchildren. She dearly loved these gatherings, now being run by the third generation, as she always preached about the importance of the family unit. She cherished her roles as Sister, Wife, Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandma Minnie and Aunt Minnie. She is preceded in death by her husband Eliseo, son Leonard; grandson Leonard; granddaughters Diane Marie and Molly; brothers John and Joe; sisters Rose and Louise. Minnie is survived by sons Joseph(Jeannine), Frank(Dorothy), John(Clara), Jim(Carol), Lou(Rose) and daughter Pauline(Jim)Rushia; sisters Gertrude Bowen and Nora(Lane)Land; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, special niece Carmel(Bob)Drayer and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, January 2nd, 2008 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 3:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 4:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on THURSDAY, January 3rd, 2008 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus, Ohio Rev. Fr. James T. Smith, Celebrant and Rev. Fr. James P. Black, Con-Celebrant. PROCESSION WILL FORM AT CHURCH. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. The family wishes to extend our thanks to the staff at Friendship Village(Ponderosa Drive) and the Palliative and Hospice unit at Mt. Carmel/ St. Ann's Hospital for their caring services to our mother and our family. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Philomenia "Minnie" Fancelli
From : Gertrude and Mary Jane Love
To : Trudy Bowen and Nora Land and Fancelli family
Date: December 31st 2007
Please accept our condolences on the pasaing of your beloved sister and mother.
From : Ed Cecutti
To : Fancelli family
Date: January 1st 2008
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to your entire family and special recognition of your mother who began her eternal life. I was not acquanted with her but am very proud to know her sons and mates and the legacy your mom endowed to you all, My sincere condolence, Ed Cecutti
From : Jill Fancelli
To : The Fancelli Family
Date: January 2nd 2008
My deepest and most sincere condloences go out to each and everyone of you. Minnie was a warm and loving person and I have missed her very much. minnie passed on a legacy to all of you that family is that family comes first and that you love unconditionally. Again my sincerest condolences go out to all of you. Jill
From : Sue Ann & Abbie Marsh
To : John, Clara, Ron, Dan, Julie and Families
Date: January 3rd 2008
We would like to send our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Gramdma Minnie. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
From : Janice Rhinebolt & Family (Grace's daughter)
To : Pauline & her Wonderful Loving Family
Date: January 5th 2008
I know the loss and pain you are going trough. I may have never had the chance to meet your mother, however I feel like I knew her and I did trough my mother. My prayers are with your family, and should you need anything please let me know. There are now two WONDERFUL ANGELS in heaven that are at peace. With All our Love Janice & Jim Rhinebolt