Angetina Isernio

Born Concetta Recchia to Liberato & Mariannina (Recchia) on October 28, 1906 in San Marco La Catola, Italy. Angie arrived at Ellis Island with her mother, brother & sister and joined her father who had prepared for their arrival in Seattle, Washington. The family settled on Beacon Hill, where three more sisters were born, including one brother, who died at 18 months from pneumonia.

Angie married Frank Isernio in 1932 and raised her son Frank and daughter Gloria within a few miles of her parents home on Beacon Hill. Frank Sr. preceded her in death in 1990. Angie lived in her home for 70 years.

She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother and friend. She touched all who came in contact with her. She warmed us all with her smile, generosity and humor, but most of all, for the love she gave us. Angie was an excellent cook and took much pride & pleasure in cooking delicious meals for her family and friends. Her cooking and family dinners will long be remembered. She was a very creative and resourceful person. No one loved the soil more than Angie. She grew beautiful flower & herb gardens, then tended the vegetable garden after her husbands passing. She insisted that every guest and visitor leave her home with gifts of vegetables, flower bouquets or something she made herself, such as pizzelle & biscotti cookies.

She was an accomplished seamstress and made clothing for all family members. She was a very artistic and creative crafts person, who had the ability to create beautiful gifts for everyone she knew. Angie's legacy of love, generosity, encouragement and incredible sense of purpose will warmly guide us forever.

The family was touched deeply by the loving care of the Faerland Terrace Hospice staff.

Angie is survived by son Frank (Margaret) Isernio, daughter Gloria Sullivan, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Visitation 11 am to 7 pm Friday, February 20, 2009, at Columbia Funeral Home. The funeral mass, followed by a life celebration will be held at Saint George Catholic Church, 5306 13th Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98108, Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 am., followed by a burial at Washington Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances in her name to the Faerland Terrace Hospice Aides Fund, 5600 7th Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98108.

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