Rosa
Bada
)Pontecorvo
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Rosa “Rose” Pontecorvo, 95, of Fort Wayne died September 25, 2019 at Five Star Residence, Fort Wayne, IN. Rose was born September 11, 1924 in South Bend, IN. She was the daughter of the late Nicolo` and Rosaria Bada. Prior to her marriage, she worked for a dental office and for Studebaker Automobile Company. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and former member of St. Henry Catholic Church, bridge club and euchre club. She was a great cook, enjoyed traveling, crocheting, knitting and crafting hangers with yarn, and had a devout faith and dedication to her husband and family. Rose is survived by her husband of 64 years Salvatore; children, Mark (Debra) Pontecorvo of Angola, IN, Gina (Richard Gerasch) Pontecorvo of Commerce Township, MI, John Pontecorvo of New Haven, IN Paul Pontecorvo of Milan, Italy, and Carl (Lisa) Pontecorvo of Angola, IN; grandchildren, Sarah, Samuel, Kristofer, Maria, Sash, Niko and Lilianna; great grandson Jaxson; sister-in-law Dolores Bada; Goddaughters, Linda Drummond and Lindsay Willis. Rose was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary (Howard) Mellott and Adalgisa Bada, brother Anthony Bada. Rose was an RCIA sponsor to the late Wanda Jacobson. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Good Hope, 7215 St Joe Rd with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Friday, October 4, 2019, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. with the Rosary recited at 3:30 pm. Entombment will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.
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Dear Paul and entire Pontecorvo family, We are so very sorry for your loss. But we also share your joy that Rose lived such a full and wonderful life, with love for you and so many, and that she is at peace and has gone home to be with the Lord. We are thinking of you and praying for you all. Our love and deepest sympathy and condolences, Stephen and Cathy Ryle (friends of Paul)
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Pontecorvo. Growing up in Fort Wayne and visiting your pool, and enjoying the wonderful Italian foods Mrs. P made is something I think all the Smith kids will remember. St. Henry’s school, card parties every month with our parents, homemade champagne from Mr. P. Even the visit by you all and Gina to our home in California years later was very memorable. Please know Rose and all the family will be in our prayers. May Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. God Bless- Chris Smith & all the Smiths