Yolanda (Cuppari) Grande, 88, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Saturday November 12, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation and Patient Center in Alexandria, VA. Born in Cairo, Egypt, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Angela (Micceri) Cuppari.

Yolanda was raised and educated in Cairo. She immigrated to the United States in 1967 with her husband and children and settled in Niagara Falls, NY where she lived until moving to Virginia five years ago. During her time in Niagara Falls, she was employed at the former Niagara Sample Book Co., as a drapery maker at the former Homemakers on Main Street and in Housekeeping Department of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center until her retirement in 1988. Yolanda was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and while living in Virginia, enjoyed spending time at the Herndon Adult Community Center.

Mrs. Grande was predeceased by her husband Rosario Grande on February 13, 1993. She is survived by three sons Luigi (Diane) Grande, Bruno (JoAnn) Grande both of Herndon, VA and Angelo (Cathy) Grande of Grand Island, NY; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, two sisters Rosina (Orlando) Fallone of Rome, Italy and Malfalda Loschiavo of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by her sister and brothers, Giuseppina (late Vittorio) Micceri, Annibale Cuppari and Vittorio Cuppari.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday November 19th at 12 Noon in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation and Patient Center, 8111 Tiswell Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306.