Contalia Klinko

CONTALIA M. “Connie” KLINKO (nee Giannetti) age 90, beloved wife for 66 years to Paul “Ray”; loving mother of Lori and Kelly; dearest sister of Stella Hazen, Frank Giannetti, Rose Danko, Bernard Giannetti and Carmella Iacianci; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Connie was born in Aliquippa, PA on September 8, 1925 and passed away December 3, 2015 at her home in Euclid, where she has lived for the past 56 years.  Connie graduated from John Hay High School.  She enjoyed sewing, bocce and gardening, but got the most enjoyment in life from her family.  Connie loved spending time with her family and cooking for them for family events.  She will be remembered for her hospitality and for her sweet, kind and loving nature.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Connie’s memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church at 10 AM. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Tuesday at 1:15 PM. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Connie at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) SUNDAY 2-6 PM.  Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com.