Obituary of Agatha M. Dovi

Agatha M. Dovi, 90, of Cortland, passed away August 12, 2010 at the Cortland Care Center . Mrs. Dovi was born in New Hartford, NY the daughter of the late Petro and Rosa Ferrata Mazza. Mrs. Dovi had been a longtime resident of the area; she was a communicant of St. Anthonys Church and a member of the Altar Society. She had been a member of the Home Bureau and for many years had taught sewing classes at the Singer Store. Agatha was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed. Mrs. Dovi is survived by her sons; John Jack Dovi of Rochester, NY, James (Michelle) Dovi of Santa Fe, NM and Jeffrey (Susan) Dovi of Cortland. Two daughters; Agatha (Donato) Cipriani in Italy and Anna (Frederick) Erdle of Tyrone, NY, one brother Peter (Theresa) Mazza in North Carolina. Thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dovi was predeceased by her husband John Dovi in 2003. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Anthonys Church. Interment will follow In St. Marys Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Anthonys Church, Cortland the Alzheimers Assoc., 441 Kirkpatrick St. , Syracuse, NY, 13204 . or the Cortland Care Center, 193 Clinton Ave, Cortland. To offer condolences online, visit www.Wright-Beard.com. Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great person & so talented. I'll never forget the beautiful outfit that she made and wore to Jeff & Sue's wedding Gwen McCabe Dear Agatha, Anna, Jack, Jeff, Jim & Families: Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Even though we don't see each other that much anymore, I will always treasure the memories I have of your mom, dad, and family. I'll always remember baseball and football at the American Legion Home, Uncle John's homemade wine and fantastic carpentry work, Aunt Gert's great cooking and sewing, and growing up with Jeff and Jim. Greg and Liz Nitti Agatha Dovi aka Aunt Gerty to me will be missed and always remembered for the good she did. I will remember the pizzelles and milk she gave me when i was a kid and as a young adult. She was always there for her family, and now she is home with all the Uncle John and the rest of the relatives that passed before her. She will be missed, but Heaven does have a new angel!!! Sarah M. Nitti