Miss Janette M. Yacovone

April 3, 1930 - July 8, 2014

Miss Janette M. Yacovone, 84, of Cortland, passed away July 8, 2014 at Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility. Born, April 3, 1930 in Cortland, Janette was a daughter of Angelo and Amelia Iacovone Yacovone and was a resident of Cortland her entire life. Janette was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her sister, Yvonne (James) Emm of Cortland and her two nieces, Theresa Emm (Leonard Leonardo) of Ft. Myers, Florida; Mary Emm (Otto Janke) of Cortland and her nephew, Jim (Robin) Emm of Virgil., and a great nephew, Michael Emm. In addition to her parents, Janette was preceded in death by her sisters, Connie Colongeli and Catherine Yacovone and brother, Eugene Yacovone and a brother in law, Charles Colongeli. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday 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. There are no calling hours. Janette's family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff of Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility for their kindness and the loving care they provided to Janette for many years. Those who wish to honor Janette in the form of a contribution are asked to please consider St. Mary's Parochial School 61 N. Main St, Cortland, N.Y. 13045 Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y.