Obituary of Margaret M. Deily

Margaret "Maggie" M. Deily, age 96, of Rome, passed away peacefully, February 23, 2014 in Rome Memorial Hospital Residential Healthcare Facility, with her loving family at her side. She was born April 24, 1917, in Rome, a daughter of the late Canio and Catherine Longo Sabia, and educated in Rome schools. Margaret was united in marriage to Quintus Deily on August 24, 1940 in Rome; he died in 1969. She formerly worked at the Triangle Shoe Store and later at the Church of St. John the Baptist rectory. She was a member of the Church of St. John the Baptist. Maggie enjoyed cooking for her family; everyone loved her sauce and meatballs. She also loved crocheting and playing Bingo, and was known for playing "500 Rummy", and constantly beating all her family at the game. Margaret is survived by two sisters, Angeline Natalie of Enon, OH, and Delores Fontaine of Utica; a son, Quintus Deily of Florida; granddaughters, Deniece Zeller andher husband Gary, and Jodie Corigliano and her husband, James; 4 great grandchildren; a great great grandchild, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary K. Mercurio; sisters and brothers, Nellie Tardbania, Minnie Vecchio and Josephine Perfetti, Dan Sabia and Paul Sabia. The family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of Rome Memorial Hospital Residential Healthcare Facility (3 East), cherished great granddaughters, Cherina and Caylee, niece, Cathy Sexton and nephew, Philly Tardbania, for their care, compassion and friendship extended to Maggie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM, at the Church of St. John the Baptist. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Relative and friends may call at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, Tuesday 4 to 7 PM. Please offer online tributes or light a candle at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com