Mary Jane Podeschi, 48, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Taylorville, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 1980, at her home.
Mrs. Podeschi was born October 4, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of James Jr. and Jane (Blount) Furlong. She married James A. Podeschi Sr. on December 1, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1974. Mrs. Podeschi was a 1951 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield. She was a student at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Podeschi was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Patrice Bernardini and Mrs. Kenneth (Paula) Walker, both of Taylorville, and Ms. Catherine Podeschi of Tallahassee, Florida; one son, Anthony Podeschi of Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Ms. Gianna “Joey” Bernardini and Ms. Karli Bernardini; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Lavine of Springfield and Mrs. Phyllis Kirkland of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one brother, James Furlong III of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, James Podeschi Jr. and Ronald Podeschi.
Funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1980, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Shafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Podeschi was born October 4, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of James Jr. and Jane (Blount) Furlong. She married James A. Podeschi Sr. on December 1, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1974. Mrs. Podeschi was a 1951 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield. She was a student at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Podeschi was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Patrice Bernardini and Mrs. Kenneth (Paula) Walker, both of Taylorville, and Ms. Catherine Podeschi of Tallahassee, Florida; one son, Anthony Podeschi of Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Ms. Gianna “Joey” Bernardini and Ms. Karli Bernardini; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Lavine of Springfield and Mrs. Phyllis Kirkland of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one brother, James Furlong III of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, James Podeschi Jr. and Ronald Podeschi.
Funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1980, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Shafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Jane Podeschi, 48, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Taylorville, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 1980, at her home.
Mrs. Podeschi was born October 4, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of James Jr. and Jane (Blount) Furlong. She married James A. Podeschi Sr. on December 1, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1974. Mrs. Podeschi was a 1951 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield. She was a student at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Podeschi was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Patrice Bernardini and Mrs. Kenneth (Paula) Walker, both of Taylorville, and Ms. Catherine Podeschi of Tallahassee, Florida; one son, Anthony Podeschi of Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Ms. Gianna “Joey” Bernardini and Ms. Karli Bernardini; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Lavine of Springfield and Mrs. Phyllis Kirkland of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one brother, James Furlong III of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, James Podeschi Jr. and Ronald Podeschi.
Funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1980, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Shafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Podeschi was born October 4, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of James Jr. and Jane (Blount) Furlong. She married James A. Podeschi Sr. on December 1, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1974. Mrs. Podeschi was a 1951 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield. She was a student at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Podeschi was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Patrice Bernardini and Mrs. Kenneth (Paula) Walker, both of Taylorville, and Ms. Catherine Podeschi of Tallahassee, Florida; one son, Anthony Podeschi of Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Ms. Gianna “Joey” Bernardini and Ms. Karli Bernardini; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Lavine of Springfield and Mrs. Phyllis Kirkland of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one brother, James Furlong III of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, James Podeschi Jr. and Ronald Podeschi.
Funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1980, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Shafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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