Bruna M. Conte, 90, of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12
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, 2017 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born and raised in Australia she was the loving daughter of the late Michael and Anna (DalSanto) Lievore.
Bruna met the love of her life, Joseph Conte, when he was stationed in Sydney, Australia during World War II. They traveled back to the United States together and were married on November 28, 1945 at St. Joseph's Church. They spent over 40 beautiful years together until his passing on September 26, 1986.
Bruna was employed at the Como Restaurant for many years until her recent retirement. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting, but above all loved spending time with her family.
Bruna is survived by three children, Nicholas (Akiko) Conte, Joseph (Rena Previte) Conte, Anthony (Patricia) Conte, and was predeceased by one son, Michel Conte. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Meredith (Brendan), Catherina (Hans), Michael (Melissa), Nicole (Ryan), Joseph, Jarrett (Kelsey), Justin (fiancé Brittany), Jasen (Christine), Jeremiah (Lacy) and Nicholas; fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; brother, John (Margaret) Lievore; and was also predeceased by one brother Archie Lievore.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16
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from 3 – 8 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.