Florence Anne Fontana

Florence Anne Fontana, 98, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Mary (Scarpitti) Greco on February 19,1923, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1941, and was a life member of St. Titus Catholic Church in Aliquippa. Florence met Louis "Jot" Fontana in 1946. They were married on February 2, 1947 in Aliquippa Pennsylvania. Together they raised two children: Annamarie and Louis. A devout Catholic, Florence loved her family above all else, and nothing gave her more pleasure than being surrounded by her loved ones at the holidays and Sunday dinners which she hosted into her nineties. There was always an extra plate at her table... or two. She loved reading, listening to opera, and watching her "stories." Her greatest joys were frequent visits from friends and family who always felt welcome and loved. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Florence is survived by her loving daughter with whom she lived, Annamarie (Lou) Biega, her devoted son, Louis (Polly) Fontana, beloved grandchildren to whom she was "Nana", Doug (Cary) Biega, Jennifer (Matt) Custer, TJ (Kate) Fontana, Brian (Ashley) Fontana, and her five beautiful great-children, Jack Biega, Luke and Elsie Fontana, and Olivia Florence and Vivian Fontana, and many loving nieces and nephews to whom she was "Aunt Flops." She was preceded in death by husband, Louis Fontana; parents, Joseph and Mary Greco; brothers, Edward (Catherine) Greco, Marshall (Mildred) Greco, Sylvester (Maida) Greco, and Ralph Greco; sister and best friend, Violet (Jerry) Fontana; a special niece, Gilda (Trent) Shaver. Friends will be received Friday, May 28, 2021, from 4pm to 7pm at TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, PA, 15001, www.tatalovichfuneralhome.com, where a service will be held Saturday. May 29, 2021, at 9:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Titus Catholic Church, Aliquippa. Private entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Hopewell Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Aliquippa , Pennsylvania

February 19, 1923 - May 25, 2021

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Lisa Friedman Morgan

July 25, 2021

I believe this is the same woman they use to call Flossie who use to live in Warminster PA. My Mother Bobbe Friedman was friends with her. I do have find memories when I was a little girl of going to her house. I remember her son had this tiny car that he rode in the woo... Continue Reading

Lynne Boley

May 27, 2021

I admired Mrs. Fontana from afar. Her daughter-in-law, Polly. Polly’s stories made her real and shaped my impression of her. Above all, I envied the family meals on Sundays. This matriarch of the Fontana family held the value of family high and her family would neve... Continue Reading

Marsha Blair

May 25, 2021

To think of Aunt Florence is to be surrounded by the smell of delicious food. Of course, lively conversation is part of the vision. All my senses come alive as a conjure this wonderful memory. I love the idea of giving flower donation to St. Jude’s. I will add extra t... Continue Reading

Lorraine Stevens

May 25, 2021

I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing Annamarie and family . I have many fond memories of her . May the Perpetual light shine upon her. Heartfelt sympathies Love Lorraine Ludwico Stevens

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