Gertrude B. Penepent, 92, of Batavia, passed away on Friday June 14, 2024 at Evergreen Place in Brockport. She was born in Mt. Morris on September 19, 1931 to the late Joseph and Sarah (Palermo) Bellanca. In addition to her parents, Gertrude is predeceased by her loving husband; Angelo Penepent; son Thomas Penepent; sister Margaret (Samuel) Vangalio.
She is survived by her children; Robert (Darlene) Penepent of Stafford; Donald (Margaret) Penepent of CT., and Patricia (Robert) Connors of Brockport; sister Roseann (Raymond) Mayo of Geneseo; 6 grandchildren Sarah (David) Caiazza, Michele (Patrick) Herrmann, Stephen (Brittany) Penepent, Kelly (Joshua) Hanel, Caitlin Penepent and Johnathan Penepent; 5 great-grandchildren Angelo, Michela, Aidan, Madelyn and Jack; along with several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Penepent worked for the Genesee County Treasurer’s Office for 26 years and worked for Dr. Homer Bull in Geneseo as well. She was a longtime member at St. Joseph’s Church in Batavia. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Sodality and St. Jerome’s Guild. She was a past president of the County Republican Club and treasurer of the NYS Federation of Republican Women, along with being a member of the National Federation of Republican Women. Gertrude enjoyed going to Batavia Downs and playing the slot machines.
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday June 21st from 3:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s site), 303 E. Main St. in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish or Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
