Sonia Bresciani
Mancino, 79 of New London, formerly of Kennett Square, died Sunday Jan. 30, at
her home.
Sonia Bresciani
Mancino, 79 of New London, formerly of Kennett Square, died Sunday Jan. 30, at
her home. She was the wife of Dominic J. Mancino with whom she shared 57 years
of marriage.
Born in Italy,
in the region of Tuscany, province of Lucca and in the town of Pietrasanta she
was a daughter of the late Masaniello and Liliana Leonardi Bresciani.
Sonia and
Dominic were pen pals in their early years, deciding to marry in Italy having
never met in person. Their love story continued here in the United States
raising a beautiful family that was her life. She was affectionately known as “Nonni” to her grandchildren
and her recent great grandson Nicholas Jr. who was born January 13 of this
year. She loved cooking, old movies, Italian music, opera, Italian crosswords,
and visiting with friends.
In addition to
her husband, she is survived by a son Richard Mancino and his wife Patti of
Kennett Square, one daughter Liliana Altman and her husband Tom of New London,
a brother Loris and his wife Valeria, and a sister Luana all of Italy, six
grandchildren, Erica, Joey, Monica, Tommy, Nicky, and Gina, a great grandson
Nicholas Jr. and many nieces and nephews.
A mass of
Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday Feb. 5, at Assumption BVM Church
300 State Rd. West Grove. You are
invited to visit with Sonia’s family from 9-11 a.m. before the service at the
church. Entombment will be in St.
Agnes Cemetery in West Chester.
Contributions in
her memory may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research 501 St. Jude Place Memphis,
TN 38105 or the Alzheimer’s
Association 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Arrangements are being handled by the
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To send an online condolence, please
visit www.griecocares.com
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