Mrs. Ann N. Rongo
August 12, 1935 - September 13, 2014
Ann N. Rongo, 79, of Cortland, passed away Saturday September 13, 2014 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a brief illness. Born August 12, 1935 in Cortland, Ann was a daughter of Elijah and Margaret Henning Nichols and was a resident of Cortland her entire life. Ann was self employed for many years as a caretaker, taking care of people in their homes and also worked as a waitress at Tinelli's Hathaway House and previously with Skyline Diner. She was also a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank Rongo, and two sons, Joseph (Nancy) Rongo of Cortland and John (Deborah) Rongo of Indian Trail, N. Carolina, a daughter, Regina (Scott) Comfort of Cortland; a brother, Edward Nichols of Killawogg and two sisters, Mary Bowers of Roanoke, Virginia and Shirley (Phil) Calabro of Cortland., 7 grandchildren- Genevieve, Kaitlyn, John, Steven, Scott Jr, Kayla;5 great grandchildren- Hope, Michael, Madison, Abby, Josh Jr and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Zareski serving as celebrant. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in the Riccardi Funeral Home Chapel 69 N. Main St, Cortland, NY Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com
Ann N. Rongo, 79, of Cortland, passed away Saturday September 13, 2014 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a brief illness. Born August 12, 1935 in Cortland, Ann was a daughter of Elijah and Margaret Henning Nichols and was a resident of... View Obituary & Service Information