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Josephine A. Renz

By T.J. Woodward

Josephine A. Renz, 84 of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2017 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Louis (Rosalie Nicosia) Giambrone. Mrs. Renz is preceded in death by two brothers Vincent and Alfred Giambrone.

Mrs. Renz was a lifelong member of Resurrection Parish. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. Josephine’s grandchildren were the love of her life.

She is survived by her beloved husband William J. Renz Sr., children William J. Renz Jr., Nancy Kustas all of Batavia; Diane (John) Cintorino of Byron; brother Benny (Mary) Giambrone of Oakfield; 3 grandchildren, Michael Cintorino, Matthew Renz both of Batavia; Melissa (Kurt) Wegener of Palm Coast, FL; along with many nieces and nephews.    

Friends are invited to call on Monday June 19, 2017 from 3-7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday June 20, 2017 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to VNA of WNY 61 Swan St. Batavia, 14020.  For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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