Jennie LaFarnara

October 25, 2014

Jennie (Tessitore) LaFarnara, 96, of Batavia, died Saturday (October 25, 2014) at her son's home in Batavia surrounded by her family. Jennie was born October 11, 1918 in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Victoria (Spina) Tessitore. A member of Ascension Parish, Jennie was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society at the church. She enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time with her great-grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Anthony) Figlow of Batavia; a son, Nicholas (Kathy) LaFarnara of Batavia; grandchildren, Jodi (Steven) Coburn, Michael (Heather) Figlow, Adam (Teresa) Figlow, Jamey LaFarnara, Jessica LaFarnara and Ashley (Dan) Davis; two sisters, Mafalda "Muff" Calarco of Batavia and Clara (Peter) Rossi of LeRoy; 21 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Jennie is predeceased by her husband, Anthony LaFarnara. She is a sister of the late Joseph Tessitore, Cecilia Ball, Rose Pellegrino, Angeline Falcone and Helen Pellegrino. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Ascension Parish, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia. Memorials may be made to the family.