Obituary of Jennie (Lomando) Bessette

Jennie (Lomando) Bessette Jennie (Lomando) Bessette, 87, of Rome, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at her home. She was born in Rome, N.Y. on May 29, 1929, daughter of the late Nicola and Santa (Colamonci) Lomando. Jennie graduated from Rome Free Academy class of 1947. On March 1, 1952, in St. John the Baptist Church she married William "Bill" Bessette, Jr. He passed away on June 10, 1997 after a union of 45 years of marriage. Mrs. Bessette retired from Rome Hospital. Jennie volunteered at many charitable organizations throughout the Rome area. She especially enjoyed her time volunteering at the Blood Drives for the American Red Cross of Rome. Jennie was a Brail Translator and translated many things that helped people on a day to day basis. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert W. and Wendy Bessette, TX and Richard W. and Kathleen Bessette, Syracuse, four grandchildren: Nicholas Bessette, Jennifer Bessette, both of Auburn, William and Jennifer Bessette , AZ, John and Sara Bessette ,TX . Also surviving is a sister, Sadie Wrinkle, Rome, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Jennie was predeceased by her husband, Bill, and a sister, Josephine Manno. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the church prior to her Funeral Mass. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Road, Rome. To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com