Submitted by: Dan Rich
Giacinta DeLuca
MISHAWAKA - Giacinta “Ginny”
DeLuca, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away January 20, 2007, in
Fountainview Place, Mishawaka, IN. Born April 4, 1911, in
Fassacesia, Italy, Ginny was the daughter of the late Nicola and
Filomena Polsoni. She came to the United States in 1919
and became a U.S. citizen September 10, 1940.
On May 25, 1930, as Giacinta Polsoni, she
married Bellardino DeLuca at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart,
Notre Dame. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1979. Also
preceding her in death were her two daughters, Ann (Ben Stajkowski
survives) and Ninetta (Ed Nellans survives), and a
granddaughter, Ann Marie Nellans. Surviving are two
granddaughters, Tina (Gurmal) Rattan of Indiana, PA, and
Nancy (David) Watkins of Leaf River, IL, and eight
great-grandchildren.
A one hour viewing will be held on
Wednesday, January 24, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the gathering
room at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mayflower Road. Mass will
then begin at 11:00 a.m. with Father Bernard Galic presiding.
Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, and then a lunch
reception will be take place in the café at Holy Family. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for
Hospice and Palliative Care or to Holy Family. The McGann Hay
Funeral Home is handling arrangements.