Ann Bianchi

Ann Bianchi
May 26, 1923 ~ April 12, 2016

April 12, 2016. Ann is predeceased by her husband Pat Bianchi. She is survived by her children, Annette (Tony) Bellavia, Nick (Maria) Bianchi, MaryAnn (Doug) Hall; grandchildren Jennifer (Bryan) Sifert, Lisa (Sam) Owens, Mark (Rosanne) Bellavia, Patrick (Jenny) Bianchi, Jeffrey Bianchi, Allyson Bianchi, Katie Bianchi, Adam Bianchi, Michael (Myriah Marsh) Hall, Kevin Hall, Ashley (fiancé Jeff Juron) Hall; 5 Great-Grandchildren, Sara Sifert, Brady Sifert, Caroline Sifert, Brandon Owens, Justin Owens; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Ann's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Parkway immediately followed by her burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Strong Memorial Hospital, C/O Heart Failure Unit, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642 in Ann's memory.
Ann grew up in the Lasalle St neighborhood. Most families of that day and age were of Italian descent. She established many lifelong friends from the original neighborhood.
During Ann's high school years she and her friends enjoyed baking for family members who were overseas serving their country. She also enjoyed her trips to the beach with family and friends.
Ann met her future husband Pat while working for him at Liberty Dairy. They were eventually married at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
Throughout her husband's business ventures Ann was always close by managing "the store." Eventually Pat became the owner operator of Pat's Drive-in. Right by his side was his love Ann.
Ann was: traditional, spunky, loving, hardworking, matriarch, caregiver and a supportive wife.
She enjoyed: golf, cooking, baking, travel to Europe reading murder mysteries. She liked the music of her day to include; Big Band Music, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
Ann was also a very active volunteer. She volunteered at: St. Mary's Hospital, Most Precious Blood Church and it's School. She was also a member of the Sacred Heart League at Most Precious Blood Church.
Family time spent together was very special to her.
She always looked forward to the holidays, planning the holidays ultimately welcoming her family to her home for the holidays.