Mary C. Schiavone, 93 of Batavia, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. She was born on May 13, 1920 in Batavia to the late Ralph (Mary DeFino) Recchio. Mrs. Schiavone worked for 35 years at Batavia Downs. She was a longtime member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia. Mrs. Schiavone loved playing bingo, going to the casino and the race track. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert Schiavone; brothers Michael, Frank, Matthew Recchio and a sister Helen Recchio.
She is survived by her loving daughters Marilyn (Charles) Pero of Batavia; Sandra (Thomas) Coticchio of FL; Deborah (Frank Dane) Schiavone of Batavia; sisters Margaret Schlossel, Jenny (Joseph) Trigilio, Josephine Fragnito all of Batavia; sister-in-law Mary Recchio of CA; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be held privately. Entombment will be in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. To sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
