Mildred J. Pasquinelli, 90, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on January 6, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Jessie (Bolger) Blundy.
On May 2, 1952, she married her beloved husband, Leno Pasquinelli who predeceased her on June 20, 2021 after 68 loving years together.
Mildred graduated from the former Trott Vocational School of Nursing. She started her career at the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Niagara Falls, NY, then went on to work at the Pediatric office of Doctor’s Schiff and Crea. She later retired from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after many dedicated years of nursing service to the community.
Mildred enjoyed going shopping, playing cards and cheering for the New York Yankees. She loved decorating her home for the holidays. She also was a very loving and generous grandmother. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and above all she centered her life around her family and cherished the moments spent with her grandchildren.
Mildred is survived by her loving daughter, Sandra (David) DeFazio; her grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer (Rod) DeFazio-Cousins, Justin DeFazio, David (Breanne) DeFazio, Kimberlee, Esq. (Brendan, Esq.) DeFazio- Palfreyman; her great-grandchildren, Olivia and Gracie DeFazio, Oliver and Owen Cousins, Avery, Connor and Madeleine Palfreyman; one sister, Irene (late Rod) Giles, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Ruth (late Thomas) Poulos, Peter Blundy, Shirley (late John) O’Donnell, Margaret Markle and Gerald Blundy.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 14 from 10 – 11:15 AM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, followed by Mildred’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 237 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Upper Mountain Volunteer Fire Company, 839 Moyer Rd., Lewiston, NY, 14092. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
