Maria Conte, recently of Warwick, NY, and a longtime resident of Bronx, NY, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Garnet Medical Center. She was 84 years old.
Born in Ponza, Italy on May 17, 1939, she was the daughter of Antonio and Ida (nee Califano) Centineo.
Maria was married to Aniello “Andy” Conte who survives her. Maria was a lunch lady for the NYC public school district in the Bronx. She and Andy were longtime members of St. Claire of Assisi Church in the Bronx.
A family statement reads, “Maria was known for her wonderful cooking and baking abilities – she loved cooking big meals for her family and friends. About the time when everyone said they were too full to eat another bite, she would bring out a delicious baked dessert that no one could resist!”
Maria is survived by her beloved husband Aniello; three daughters: Livia Finelli and her husband Michael of Warwick, NY; Ida Rendino and her husband Steve of Shirley, NY; and Maryann Hyland and her husband Charles of Warwick, NY; seven grandchildren: Michael Finelli and his wife Rachel; Leanne Finelli and her husband Joseph O’Hanrahan; Steven Rendino; Brianna Rendino; Christopher Rendino; Kiera Hyland, and Matthew Hyland; and five great-grandchildren: Raelyn, Mikey, Joseph, Isla, and Colton; and brother Remo Centineo of Bronx, NY. She was predeceased by son Frank Conte and sister Edda Scotti.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, followed Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick. Entombment will follow the Mass in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. To view the Mass live online at the scheduled time, use this link:
https://venue.streamspot.com/event/NDEzOTQyOA==
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Maria’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.