Obituary: Nigro, Eleanor J.

Age 90

Sun., Aug. 30, 2015

NIGRO, Eleanor J. Eleanor passed away peacefully on August 24, 2015.

She was born in San Jose, CA.

on July 27,1925 to Frank and Rose Pontieri.

She is survived by her son, Frank Nigro (Sandy); sisters, Julia Aiello and Florence Caringello (Rocci); several nieces, nephews and other family members.

A Vigil Service will be held at Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory, 2203 N. Division St., Spokane, WA on Friday, September 4th at 7pm.

A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way, Spokane, WA on Saturday, September 5th at 10am with a reception to follow.

Eleanor will be entombed at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.

Please visit www.HennesseyFuneralHomes.com to share your thoughts and memories with our family.

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