Salipante, Maria (Chinappi) Greece: Maria entered eternal life on June 15, 2015. She is predeceased by her husband, Nicola Salipante; siblings Nicolo, Angelo Mary Civita. Maria was a dedicated mother who displayed unconditional love for God and her family. She is survived by her loving children, Dr. Joseph (Diane) Salipante Mary Angela (John) Pioli; grandchildren, Christina (Ryan) Evans, Dr. Stephen (Megan) Salipante of Seattle, WA and Marisa Pioli Wesley; 5 great-grandchildren; special niece Maria Teresa Fasano of Italy. For more information about Maria visit www.aliferemembered.com A special note of gratitude is extended to the nurturing staff of the Wegman Family Cottage 3 for all of their daily attention to Maria's personal needs. For more information about Maria visit www.aliferemembered.com Maria's visitation will be Friday 4-7 PM at the Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.). Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 AM at Holy Apostles Church, followed by her entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Holy Apostles Church, 7 Austin St., Rochester, NY 14606 in Maria's memory. Ma was a very dedicated and caring woman, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was kind and generous, especially with her homemade Italian cookies. Maria Chinappi came to Rochester from Gaeta, Italy in 1947 and married Nicola Salipante in Holy Apostles Church. They had two children, Joseph and Mary Angela, to whom they totally dedicated their lives. Maria had other devotions beside her family - God and cooking. As far as food, you were always greeted with, "Did you eat?" You better say yes or you would be made to sit down and eat a hearty pasta meal or enjoy some delicious homemade cookies. She prayed novenas, rosaries, and listened to the TV mass until she could no longer focus. In her nineties in the nursing home she still could mouth the words of the rosary as she fingered the beads. Her greatest attachment was to our Blessed Virgin Mary. She lived and died with a strong faith. It carried her through many trials - from living through World War II when her hometown was bombed and her house was reduced to ruins to being separated from her mother and family in Italy at age 25 to the prolonged illness and death of her husband, Nick. Her faith continued as she developed the aches, pains and forgetfulness of old age. In her last years, God granted her the grace of calmness and acceptance of her new life. Maria and Nick were Italian immigrants who sought the American dream of opportunity for their children. Maria worked 26 years at Hickey Freeman as a cross stitcher. Both Joe and Mary Angela were first educated at Holy Apostles School even though it was an economic hardship in those days. In the 1950's, part of the family paycheck was sent to their families in Italy to help support rebuilding after World War II. Tuition was $20/year and they gladly paid the money because they deeply believed in Catholic education. Their strong work ethic told them the road to success in America is built on a strong foundation. They were blessed with the realization of their vision when Joseph became an outstanding doctor and Mary Angela chose to be a dedicated teacher - both in Catholic institutions. How proud they were of their children! Ma was a very dedicated and caring woman, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was kind and generous, especially with her homemade Italian cookies. Maria was always a woman of peace and never argued or confronted anyone no matter how much she was hurt. She would become very quiet and carry the pain in her heart. She never complained and suffered in silence. For her job well done she has earned this time of peace to join God and her deceased family in heaven. She has truly deserved the respect and eternal gratitude of her children and grandchildren. She will live on in their memories because of her unconditional love. Goodbye to a kind, generous and remarkable lady.