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Philomena Cappello "Phil" Malagrino - Class of 1947
Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 20/Mar/2025 97.124.232.83

Philomena "Phil" Cappello Malagrino, age 90, passed away peacefully at Benedict
House in Rochester, MN surrounded by her family on June 29, 2020. Philomena met
her husband Gerald, they fell in love, and were truly partners for the rest of
their lives. They married in NY, and moved to Rochester for Gerald's employment
with IBM. Besides being a loving wife and mother, she worked as a volunteer
secretary in the office of St. Francis School, worked with children who resided
at the Rochester State Hospital, and was active in St. Francis's Rosary Society
and Bible Study. She loved sports like tennis and bowling, and always enjoyed
lunches with her dear friends she met over the years at the Northgate Health
Club. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Al) Meredith; son, Gerald (Ann)
Malagrino Jr; three granddaughters, Christina (Josh) Chapman, Elizabeth (Andy)
Gappa and Danielle Malagrino; five great-grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, Griffin,
Logan and Aubrey; sister, Yvonne; sister-in-law, Gudrun; brothers, Angelo and
Nick; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald;
brother, Andrew and sister, Sandra. A while on earth, forever in heaven, and
always with God. Private family services will be held at a later date. Ranfranz
and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving the Malagrino family. To leave a
special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
As per her brother's obituary (Nicholas Cappello - Class of 1958)
https://www.nfayearbooks.com/mboard3/msg/6606.html Philomena has passed.
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