Obituary of Annabelle G. Mantella

Annabelle Mantella, 83, of Cortland passed away February 4, 2012 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mantella was an area resident all her life. She had been employed by SUNY Cortland for many years before retiring. Mrs. Mantella enjoyed swimming, socializing with friends, but most of all being around her family. One of her greatest joys was taking car rides with her family and stopping for ice cream. She is survived by her daughter Donna (John) Partigianoni of Cortland, her son Dominick Mantella of Cortland, grandchildren Amy Canale, Dominick and Biaggio Mantella, Sadie and Isaiah Fowler, great grand daughters Shelina and Madison, nieces and nephews. She was pre deceased by her husband Dominick Spike Mantella and her daughter Cathy Fowler and parents Donald and Edna Reed. A calling hour will be held Tuesday 1-2 pm with a funeral service to begin 2 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY. Burial will follow at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. Following the graveside services everyone is invited to continue celebrating Annabelles life with her family at Cort-Lanes, 391 Tompkins St., Cortland NY. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Treasure the memories, Annabelles' long journey to rest is now complete. I will always cherish my thoughts of her, sitting, smiling, cahtting about the day, especially out by the pool. I have her forever in my prayers, may she rest with God. LuAnn Drake Dear Dom and Donna...I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Annabelle...Fond memories will keep her alive in our hearts. She was a wonderful soul. xxxo...."cookie" Donna, Dom and the Mantella family, very sorry for your loss, Annabelle was a great lady and alot of fun to talk to she will be missed! Take care, Rick Partigianoni and family I will always remember Aunt Annabelle as she was when I was 8 years old. I would spend the summers with my grandmother and She and Uncle Spike would come visit every weekend. On weekdays she would take me to Wickwire Pool where she taught me how to swim. She was patient and kind and I'll miss her smile. Condolences. Ralph Mandarano Dear Donna,Dominick and Family, Just a note to say my heart skipped a beat when I saw in the paper the passing of your mother. Memories flowed of a great childhood with great families up and down North Church Street. My mom wishes to express her sadness too. God Bless you all Joan Davis Niswender