Jane (Pilato) Antonucci, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday June 28, 2009 at her residence with her family at her side, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Rochester, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Connie (Infantino) Pilato.

Jane was educated in Rochester, NY and moved to Niagara Falls, NY in her younger years. On September 9, 1944 she married Albert "Funt" Antonucci at St. Joseph's Church in Niagara Falls. Mr. Antonucci predeceased her on May 19, 1971. During World War II she was employed as a riveter at Bell Aerospace in Wheatfield, NY. She later worked in the Produce Department of the former Slipko's Market in Niagara Falls, NY for twenty three years, and in 2009 Jane retired as a longtime foster grandmother at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after twenty four years of service. She was an avid reader and enjoyed tending to her flower garden and cooking for her family and friends but most of all, Jane loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a caring generous person who had a warm smile.

Mrs. Antonucci is survived by two children Barbara Forgione and Albert T. (Sharon) Antonucci both of Niagara Falls, NY; eight grandchildren Terri Forgione, Denise (Matt) Seelbach, Donna Antonucci, Albert J. Antonucci, Rick Forgione, Karen Antonucci, Anthony Antonucci and Derrick (Melissa) Deyo, six great grandchildren, two brothers Angelo (Lois) Pilato of Youngstown, NY and Guy (Grace) Pilato of State College, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and her special friend Heather Wielgus. She was predeceased by one sister Mildred (late Clyde) Tomassini and one brother Peter Pilato.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. at the M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Thursday July 2nd at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Stewart Lindsay, O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 331 Alberta Drive, Amherst NY 14226 in honor of Jane's devotion to her great grandson who has juvenile diabetes, or to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst NY 14228-1198.