Minnie Poggione
COBURNTOWN – Minnie Poggione, 98, longtime resident of Coburntown, passed away September 9, 2010 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility where she was a patient for one month.
She was the wife of the late Peter Poggione, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1972.
Minnie was born in Chisholm, Minn. on September 1, 1912, daughter of the late Andrew and Teresa (Meinardi) Enrico.
Surviving are two sons, Peter (Pat) Poggione of Coburntown, Joseph (Peggy) Poggione of Portage, Mich.; four daughters, Marie Richards of Manitowoc, Wis., Dolores (Bill Romano) of Houghton, Celeste Gemignani of Coburntown and Loretta Poggione of Tucson, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; two sisters, Julia Marturano of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Norma Salvini of Chisholm, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Irene Enrico of Duluth, Minn., Judy Enrico of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by four sisters; four brothers; and two sons-in-law, Fred Richards and Rudy Gemignani.
She was a loving mother who devoted her life to her family and friends. Her love was cooking and baking for all of her children and grandchildren. She traveled extensively to visit her children and grandchildren with her pasta machine to make them her raviolis. She started making the raviolis for her son-in-law’s restaurant, Gino’s of Hancock, in 1955 and then at Gemignani’s Restaurant until she was 90 years old.
She was a member of the Daughters of Italy of South Range and the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 14th, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock. Fr. Augustin George will officiate. Visitation will be for an hour before the Mass at the church.
Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery in Calumet.
Memorials may be made to the Hancock High School or the Church of the Resurrection Scholarship Fund.
O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at oneilldennisfh.com.
Messages
Comment from Marge Ricchi
Time September 11, 2010 at 12:44 pm
My sympathy to all the family. Minnie was such a wonderful lady and a hard worker.
Comment from julie morin pecotte
Time September 11, 2010 at 1:01 pm
To all of Minnie’s family,
I am sorry for your loss. Minnie was a very special woman, so good and kind. She was so wonderful to my mom, treating her like a daughter. May your memories of her bring you peace and joy. And, as you gather to celebrate Minnie’s life, cherish your time together as a family. God Bless all of you.
Love, julie
Comment from Patti (Ricchi) Runmark
Time September 12, 2010 at 8:29 am
My deepest sympathies to you all. My heart was saddened at the thought of your great loss.
Patti
Comment from Pat Sullivan
Time September 12, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Loretta and family, I feel lucky to have met your mom and I still have the potholder she made for us !!! She was one cool lady !!!
Comment from Dotsie Salani Stewart
Time September 13, 2010 at 10:23 am
My God Bless you at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven will get the best ravioli’s ever—My Dad and all his Italian friends will be so happy.
Comment from Irene Diaz
Time September 13, 2010 at 11:36 am
To Loretta and Family,
Loretta, I was saddened to hear about your mother. I will have good memories of your Mother when she would come to visit you in Tucson and you would invite us over to visit with her. I would look forward to her cooked bell peppers and when she made us all a knitted dish towel. I will always admire her energy. My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Comment from Gina Snell
Time September 14, 2010 at 2:01 pm
My heart and thoughts are with all of Minnie’s Family today as you say “goodbye”.
Comment from Karen White
Time September 19, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Loretta, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother she was a true friend to so many. I too was lucky enough to experience her great Italian cooking and a hand made dish towel on one of her visits to Tucson. I will always treasure that memory. Please know that you and your family are in our (Tucson gang) thoughts and hearts. Miss you. Karen
Comment from Anonymous
Time September 10, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Joe, Peggy, Teri and family. I met Minnie one time as she invited me into her home to talk about services Commission For The Blind could provide. In addition Joe wanted me to meet his Mom and while in the area I got that chance. She had tremendous spunk and I sure Minnie was a wonderful Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great great Grandma and friend to many. My condolences and we know she is at Peace.