Obituary of Antoinette "Nellie" DiBona

A n t o i n e t t e "N e l l i e" D i B o n a Antoinette "Nellie" DiBona, age 95, passed away on October 14, 2019. She was the devoted wife of the late Anthony for 67 years, and the loving mother of Nina Bucchere and her husband John, Roe DiBona and her late husband Marvin Beck, Diane Garber, Dominick DiBona and his wife Lisa, and Dr. Karen DiBona and her husband Dr. Mark Scamardella. She was the dear grandma of Christopher Bucchere, Allison Leeds, Eric and Julia Bucchere, Dawn Costa, Katie DiBona and Dani Hoey, Topher DiBona, Becca DiBona, Elizabeth Scamardella, Mark Scamardella Jr. and Nell DiBona Beck. She was the cherished great grandma of Maddy Bucchere, Max and Stephanie Costa and Desmond Bucchere. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Nellie was born on July 29, 1924 in a tenement on Thompson Street, in NewYork City. At the age of 4, her parents, Rose and Frank Ferrara, settled in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, with the prospect of owning their own house in a neighborhood with better schools. Nellie spent most of her life there, eventually raising a family as well. After attending Hunter College she worked as an Administrator in the Federal Reserve Bank in Manhattan. After raising her 5 children she worked for the Department of Education as the Assistant Treasurer at Lafayette High School for over 10 years. Throughout her life, Nellie enjoyed hosting many holiday dinners. She and her husband Tony loved cooking and were known for their "Olympic" Lasagna, cheese casserole, sea food salad, among many other Sicilian dishes. They also were happiest when they were spending time with their family and grandchildren, sharing wonderful memories at the Jersey Shore, trips to California and traveling to upstate New York. Nellie will be remembered for her welcoming and warm nature. She was always considerate and thoughtful to others. She was adored and loved by all who were blessed to be in her presence. In addition to accepting flowers, the family would also appreciate donations be made to University Hospice in memory of Nellie. Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc., 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Saturday, 10/19/19, departing at 8:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Teresa's R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Thursday, 10/17/19 from 7:00 to 9:00 and Friday, 10/18/19 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.