Albina T. “Bea” Passanante of New Rochelle, died peacefully at her home on Nov. 30, 2014. She was born in the Bronx to Benjamin and Elvira Michetti Inglese, and is predeceased by her husband, Guy. Bea worked as a secretary to the Director of Nursing at United Hebrew Geriatric Center for many years. She also worked at the College of New Rochelle in a similar capacity for the Chair of the Math and Science Dept.
Bea leaves behind daughters Linda Garnett and Susan Schiffman, their spouses Stephen and Ted, and grandchildren Zachary and Sydney, along with many loving nieces and nephews. All were inspired by her love of classical music.
Family and friends may visit at the George T. Davis Funeral Home on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Service to be held at the funeral home at 7:30 pm Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801.