In loving memory of

Nellie Cerra
October 7, 1916 - March 1, 2011

Name: Nellie P. Cerra



Life Dates: 10/7/1916 - 3/1/2011



City Of Birth: Cleveland, OH



Pre-deceased by

Nellie was predeceased by her husband, Sam Cerra.



History

She is survived by her children Mary Ellen (Richard) DiMarco, Donald (Sandra) Cerra, Nancy (Frank) Carra; grandchildren, Lisa (Anthony) Ellis, Jodie (John) Francis, Scott (Julie) DiMarco, Alysia (Charles) Chapin, Michele (Michael) Reing, Richard (Jennifer) DiMarco, Tracy (Douglas) Rich, Danielle (Christopher) Roach, Meghan (Brian) Cleversey, Frank (Nicole) Carr; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Fannie Constantino, Dora (Sal) DiSchino, Anna (George) Giuliano; several nieces nephews.





Donations



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Notre Dame Learning Center, 71 Parkway, Rochester, NY 14608 or a charity of your choice in Nellie's memory.







Services

Nellie's visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday at the Funeral Home 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:30 AM Saturday at St. Jude the Apostle Church 4100 Lyell Rd. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.





Additional Information

Nellie's family was very important to her. Her hobbies included playing cards, going to the casino, slot machines and roulette. She enjoyed cooking and drinking tea.

Tributes

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home wrote on Mar 1, 2011:

"Additional Tribute Link: http://youtu.be/5ohJniLOTQo"

Edward D Cerra wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Edward D Cerra Relation to Deceased: Nephew Rest in peace Aunt Nel. Give my Mom a hug and kiss for me. Love Eddie The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

Dorothy Hake wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Dorothy Hake To Nellie's Family, My heart goes out to all her family. I worked with Nellie at number 17 school . She was a beautiful lady. My prayers are with you all. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You'll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker"

Kathy Ortiz wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Kathy Ortiz Nance and Family, I 'm so sorry for your loss. Loosing my Mom just a short while ago can relate to what it means to have someone special no longer be there. The strange thing is, I feel they'll always be there in our thoughts, in the little things they've left behind, in pictures we still have hanging on the wall, or even in one of our expressions at a family gathering or in our mirrors. Mimi was a special person who touched my life so long ago. In all my years, the woman always made me feel welcome when she saw me, made me laugh, and was as beautiful as the first day I saw her. She may have slowed down, but never seemed to age. As she blessed our lives, always remember you blessed hers.with your endless hours of kindness and love you always showed when I saw you. If there was any regret in Mimis' ninetyfour years young, I can asure you, it was never FAMILY or LOVE, you all made sure of that,. God Bless You and see you through these hard times. Love you all, Kathy The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

Nikki LoRe wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Nikki LoRe Relation to Deceased: Friend Many years ago Dottie Hake and I worked with Nellie at #17 School. Dottie often went to her home and Nellie would make her favorite bologna sandwiches for them! When I was volunteering at Wesley, I saw Nellie's name on her door and found her in the dining room. I was so surprised that she remembered me and Dottie. She was a good lady. Nikki LoRe & Dottie Hake"

Cathy DiSchino wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Cathy DiSchino Relation to Deceased: Niece-in-law Aunt Nellie would always make my heart smile and even sometimes make me laugh out loud! One of my favorite memories will always be how she would mistakenly call me "Marge". I'd tease her that I was "hurt" but I never was....I just loved her so much. Sitting and talking with her, bringing her fruit...especially the clementines, and massaging her hands gave me so much joy. I love you, Aunt Nellie and you always will be alive in my memories and in my heart. Cathy The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"