June was born June 24th, 1920 to Josephine and Pasquale Loverde in Belleville, New Jersey. She is predeceased by her parents, four sisters, three brothers and her grandson Vincent James Tomasino. She leaves behind her daughters Janet Tafoya Gilchrist, Sharon Tafoya and her "son" Paul Gilchrist-all of Fresno. Her grandchildren, Janet Tafoya Ory(Fresno), Jennifer Colamedici (NJ),Mark Hettesheimer(Tx) and great grand children Joseph and Jonathan Colamedici, Dasha Hettesheimer, Erin Burd and Scott Ory. Also, great, great granddaughters Bella and Peyton. She has one surviving sister Carolyn Buttitta(NJ)and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
In her younger years Mom was a seamstress starting her career during World War II helping sew items of clothing for our troops. She later worked at making high end clothing and bathing suits.
In her retirement years she spent most of her time with family. She loved poetry especially and her collection of music boxes. She said when she dusted her furniture (which was everyday) she would turn them all on at once .
The family would like to thank all the wonderful people and healthcare workers who have been so much a part of our lives since May. The staffs of Clovis Community hospital, San Joaquin Rehab., San Joaquin Gardens and Paint Brush Assisted Living. All of you were so loving and caring to Mom. We will be forever grateful.
A funeral Service will be held, Thursday, October 29, 2015, 10:00 am at Stephens & Bean Chapel.
In lieu of flowers please say a prayer for the family.
Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.
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