Clotilde M. Buonavolonta 1929-2020

Tillie was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Bugnara, L’Aquila, Italy, daughter of Umberto and Edele Di Giacomo, coming to Youngstown in 1949.

She was a faithful member of St. Rose Church, where she devoutly attended Mass every week and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of the month, up to the time she could no longer attend.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and taking care of her flower garden.

Tillie will be remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for the holiday dinners spent at her home. She had so much joy cooking and baking for everyone.

She leaves six children to cherish her memories, Mary Ann (John) Lowry, Theresa Canterino, Rose Marie (David) Shinoskie, Sam (Monica), Anthony (Cristina) and Frank (Angela) Buonavolonta; 14 grandchildren who adored her, Rachel (George) Batista, Anthony (Amy), Michael (Emily) and Nicolas (Samantha) Canterino, Gina and Jessica (Nick) Shinoskie, Andrew (Candace) and Sam (Melanie) Buonavolonta, Nina (Chris) Sforza, Tia (Thom)Thomas, Sarina Buonavolonta, Jennifer (Austin) Reed, and Joseph (Emily) and Lea Buonavolonta; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nina Pastore and Naida Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ralph, whom she married June 28, 1950 and who passed away Feb. 5, 1988, Tillie was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Salvatore (Zeke) Lowry, who passed away Jan. 23, 2002; a great-granddaughter, Alexandra Canterino, who passed away Feb. 14, 2008; two sisters, LaLene (Mario) Giansante and Connie Cercone; and a brother and sister-in-law, Mario (Carmella) Di Giacomo.

Tillie’s family would like to thank Dr. John DellliQuadri, Liberty Health Care and all the caregivers there for all the loving care and compassion given to their mom.

Family and friends will gather Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Schiavone Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Church. Please meet at the church and follow COVID-19 guidelines there and at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made to St. Rose Church, 48 Main St. Girard, OH 44420.

To those who cannot attend services or are uncomfortable doing so at this time, please keep Tillie and her family in your prayers.

Please visit www.schiavonefh.com to share condolences.

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