Antoinette C. DiBello, 83 of Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Born in Castelbottaccio, Italy on July 22, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria DeOto Niro. Antoinette is survived by her husband Ralph J. DiBello whom she married on May 7, 1960. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the former Golden Agers Group that meet at the Catholic Center. Antoinette enjoyed knitting and cooking, especially her bread, cookies and pizza. Mostly she enjoyed her time with her grandchildren, all of her friends and her Friday visits to the Beauty Shop.
Besides her husband Ralph, Antoinette is survived by her three sons, Gennaro (Joni) DiBello of Pittsburgh, Joseph R. DiBello of Marietta, OH and Mario A. (Shellie) DiBello of Center Twp., her four grandchildren, Vanessa, Elesa, Luc and Anthony DiBello and her sister, Rosa Raffaela Niro in Italy.
Funeral Services will be private for Antoinette due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Entombment will be in Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions can be made in Antoinette’s name to Holy Redeemer Church, 300 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City, PA 16117.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport.
Antoinette was a good friend to my grandma and will be deeply missed. Sending love to her family. You’ll be in our prayers.
Are deepest condolence to the DiBello family.
Antoinette always put a smile on our faces.
Lots of love Rosina Di Felice and Carmie Franzin.
I am so saddened by the news of Antoinette unexpected passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers!. I’m so glad we spend time with Antoinette in dec. will never forget.💗
Heaven has gained another beautiful soul. Antoinette you are gone but you will never be forgotten. You left us with many wonderful and precious memories. Hope to see you again one day. Love you always, Tony and Michele Pacitto and family. 🙏❤
I wish to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the
Di Bello families for the loss of their loved one, Antoinette.
The news of her passing was a total shock to me as I am sure it was to all of you. As you all know, Antoinette and I were very close and communicated frequently on the phone.
We last spoke a week ago whereby as usual she did not fail to remind me of how great she was for an 84 year old lady.
I also wish to extend my condolences to my cousins of the
De Otto families for Antoinettes´ loss. You were her extended family. I know of your mutual attachment, love and respect you had for one another´´. To me, she was like another older
sister, but to the four of you, she was more than a sister, she was like a second mother because she played a large role in your family household since she arrived from Italy & you were infants.
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all and I wish I could be present amongst you to share our sorrows .
Unfortunately that is not possible because of the Covid 19
circumstances. I am, however forever grateful of having had Antoinette amongst our presence at our get together last fall.
She was the life of our reunion. These memories are treasured in my heart.
Antoinette, we have always had high esteem of you, respected you, loved you andp’aced you on a high pedestal.
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus, however has taken you away from us and raised your soul onto the highest possible pedestal of all – HEAVEN – where you together with all your loved ones are now rejoicing with our Lord God for eternal rest.
Love,
Patsy
(from Canada)
Dear Gennaro, Joey and Mario.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I had only just Called and spoken to her a few weeks ago to see how she was doing through all of this craziness going on and as usual she was so upbeat and happy to have a chat. Reminiscing about times spent together and the fond memories we had the family visiting at my mom and dad’s house. Of course, I could hear her beaming with pride and love when she spoke of the three of you and her oh so loved grandchildren.
I will pray for her beautiful soul which undoubtedly the angels have escorted on their wings right to heaven.
Keeping all of you also in my thoughts and prayers.
Elvira
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of such a beautiful lady.
Marlene DeLisio Centofanti
So sorry for your loss. Even though I haven’t seen her for many years, she was such a sweet and funny lady. RIP Antoinette.