ALBANY – Frances M. Amodeo DiNovo, 97, of Albany, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehab Center. Mrs. DiNovo was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Amodeo. She was a graduate of the St. Peter’s Nursing School, and was employed as a visiting nurse by the VNA of Albany. She was a communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church, and a member of the St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing Association.
Mrs. DiNovo was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore “Sam” DiNovo. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth DiNovo, Rosemarie Boyle (Steven), Joseph DiNovo (Roberta), Lawrence DiNovo (Maryanne) and Roberta DiFrancesco (Joseph); and by eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. One of ten children, Mrs. DiNovo was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters.
The DiNovo family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff of the third floor of St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehab Center for the wonderful care they provided to Mrs. DiNovo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10:30 in All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning after 9:00. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, 319 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Mary Anne & Guy Giordano
January 19, 2011 at 7:26 pmTo Rosemarie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, but it’s good that the suffering and struggle
is over and she’s with God now.
All our love,
Mary Anne & Guy Giordano
Joan and Bob Richardson
January 20, 2011 at 10:27 amDear Joe and Roberta:
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom and mom-in-law. Hopefully memories of good times will help you through this terrible time.
Love,
Joan and Bob
Jim and Agnes Gavin
January 21, 2011 at 6:15 amRosemarie and Steve,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of Rosemarie’s Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this time.
Love,
Jim and Agnes
Anna Dugan Palmer
January 21, 2011 at 3:10 pmPastor Larry, MaryAnne; Family Members:
I was sorry to have read of the loss your Mother/Mother-in-Law, and pray that your fondest and happiest memories will prevail at this time, for some time to come. I remember meeting Frances at my home when I had the group for dinner–she was lovely and nice to me. I’m sure she will be missed. My condolences.
ginny farinacci
January 21, 2011 at 4:51 pmBetty,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her – and Roberta – from “visiting days.” I wish you and your family peace.
Love,
Ginny
Cathy and Joe Amore
January 22, 2011 at 11:21 amDiNovo Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of mom. She was a great lady and have fond memories or her. You all are in our thoughts and praryers.
Joe and Cathy Amore
Jo-Ellen Bovitz DeFilippo
January 27, 2011 at 6:33 pmRosemarie, Roberta and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. I was quite surprised to learn that your mother passed within a week of my mother. Thank you very much for your kind words.
Jo-Ellen Bovitz DeFilippo