Leona Mae Chiari's Obituary
Leona Mae Chiari of Fort Myers, Florida passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 following a period of health challenges. She was 87 years old.Leona was born on September 3, 1927 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the beautiful daughter of Fred and Martha Autenrieth. She worked as a telephone operator and computer keypunch clerk. She married the love of her life Joseph Chiari and together they raised a wonderful family. Leona and the family resided in Wappinger’s Falls, New York before relocating to Linden and Bricktown, New Jersey prior to retirement in Southwest Florida.She leaves to cherish her loving memory her son Joseph L. Chiari (Carol) of Elizabeth, New Jersey; her grandsons Jason and Ryan and three great grandchildren Joshua, Jeremy and Dominic. Sadly, she was predeceased by her parents; her daughter Karen Lyn Manzaro in 2001 and by her loving husband Joseph in 2003.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in the Sanctuary at Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Community, 5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, (239) 936-3635. Immediately following the liturgy, family and friends will travel in procession to Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, where Mrs. Chiari will be laid to rest with her husband in the Cremation Garden at the Sylvan Terrace Section.Those who wish to leave a tribute for Leona or offer condolences to her family at this difficult time are urged to visit her memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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