Flora Rose (Cristofanelli) Bedore, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Santo and Vincenza (Loffredi) Cristofanelli.
Rose was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 15, 1957 she married George Bedore at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls. Rose enjoyed traveling to Disney World in Florida, trips to Branson, MO, as well as Dollywood, TN and Reading, PA. She also loved spending time at the family cottage and camping at Sandhurst, Letchworth, Alleghany parks. But most cherished by Rose was her family who meant everything to her. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband of 58 years, Rose is survived by three daughters Pamela (Joseph) Casero, Donna Bedore-Todino both of Niagara Falls, NY and Sandra (Steve) Mayes of Grand Island, NY; her son-in-law Edward Todino of Niagara Falls, NY; eight grandchildren Adam (Sara) Rivers, Eddie Joe (Amanda) Todino, Joseph (Margie) Casero, Sarah (Curtis) Voak, Georgie (Cristina Burruano) Todino, Jeffrey Casero and Deanna Todino; step-grandchildren, Christina (Michael) Groce and Amanda (Gregory) Tarnowski; four great grandchildren Aiden and Gianna Casero, Callen Voak and Brayden Rivers; her brothers- and sisters-in-law Joseph (Reda) Bedore, Eileen (late David) Fleck, Vincent (MaryLou) Bedore and Janice (Brian) O'Donnell and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers and one sister Anthony Cristofanelli, Mary (late Russell) Daniels and Vincent Cristofanelli.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 3 – 7:00 P.M. at the
M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Monday November 2nd at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.