Obituary of Angela V. Spero

Angela V. Spero, "Ann" of Mongaup Valley, a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Sullivan Co. Adult Care Center in Liberty. She was 99. The daughter of the late Carmelo and Rosalia Taverna, she was born January 8, 1913 in Manhattan. Ann attended St. Peter's Church in Monticello and was a member of the Bethel Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Daniel A. Spero who predeceased her in 1974. She is survived by a son: Jim Spero of Morristown, NJ; five grandchildren: Dina O'Connor & her companion Dennis Rundle, Dan Sarnicola & his companion Virginia Frey, Dan Spero & his wife Susan, Katie Spero and Matt Spero; seven great grandchildren: Jami, Brandon, Taylor, Anthony, Ava, Sophia and Jessica; a great great granddaughter: Kylie; her son-in-law: John Gaetano Genovese; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter: Rosalie Sarnicola Genovese; a son-in-law: Joseph Sarnicola; and three brothers: Nat, Salvatore and Jimmy Taverna. Graveside services and burial will be held on Wednesday, October 24 at 11am at Holy Rood Cemetery, 111 Old Country Road in Westbury, Long Island, NY. The family would like to thank the Adult Care Center for the excellent care given to our grandmother. Memorial contributions can be made to the Family Council at the Sullivan Co. Adult Care Center, P.O. Box 671, Liberty, NY 12754. Arrangements under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com