Elaine S.
(Recchio) Pomento, 63, of Rome
passed away on Saturday, March 5,
2016 at Albany Medical Center with
her loving family by her side. Born
in Rome, NY, on October 20, 1952,
Elaine was the daughter of the late
Michael and Angela (Bovi) Recchio.
She was a graduate of Rome Free
Academy Class of 1970. On August 14,
1971, she was united in marriage to
Patrick Pomento, a blessed union of
forty four years. Elaine was
employed at SUNY IT, Marcy, NY. She
was a member of St. John the Baptist
Church.
Surviving are
her husband Pat and her three
children, Tara, Brian and Derek
Pomento, all of Rome; three
cherished and adored grandchildren,
Mena, Carter and Cole. Elaine is
also survived by her cherished
brothers, Mark, Rich and Michael
Recchio, all of Rome; nephews,
Anthony, David, Matt, Lee, Rich and
Michael Recchio; and nieces, Jenny,
Jana, Erica and Caitlin Recchio. She
was predeceased by a brother, David
Recchio, and a sister-in-law, Rose
(Evans) Recchio.
Elaine was a
voracious reader and instilled that
love in her children and
grandchildren. A strong willed and
independent woman, Elaine was a
loving wife, mother, grandmother,
friend and soul mate.
The family
would like to express a special
thank you to Grace Bassett, Barb
DeCharo and Michelle Tucker for
checking on and caring about Elaine.
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 11:00
a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church
with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio
officiating. Burial will be in St.
John the Baptist Cemetery. Friends
may call at the Nicholas J. Bush
Funeral Home, Inc., 218 W. Court St.
on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.
To offer
online condolences, please visit
www.njbushfuneralhome.com
I will never
have the pleasure of touching your
hand, seeing your
face, or kissing your lips. My life will
never be the same.
I remember
being enamored with Elaine. She was
absolutely one of the most beautiful
girls in our class. - Phil Domenico
Elaine
went to Strough because her family
moved to West Thomas, if I recall.She was a very sweet girl. -
Angie Bonavita
I
always admired her, her quiet way,
her beautiful long brown hair. She
had an aura of class around her. She
and Pat made such a beautiful
couple. - Debbie Nash
I first met
Elaine in 7th grade at Strough. She
was as kind and nice as she was
beautiful. - Debbie Calandra
I remember
her. She was a very pretty girl.
- Saneen Armstrong
Elaine
and her brothers grew up on West
Thomas St. We were friends when we
went to Strough Jr. High and sometimes
hung out to together. She married the
love of her live Patrick Pomento. She
was as beautiful inside as she was
outside. - Mary Strange
I
just saw her two weeks ago in Price
Chopper with Pat. She always said
hello and always had a smile. - Vito
Piemonte
She
was so beautiful - inside and out. -
Susan Spadafora
