Janet H. Pellegrino

Janet Helen (Green) Pellegrino, 74, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2012 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, NM with her beloved family at her side. She was born in Massena, NY on June 2, 1938. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Doak and husband William of Las Cruces, NM; granddaughters Jessica and Jaclyn Doak of Las Cruces, NM; brother Victor Pellegrino and wife Marion of Gloversville, NY; sister Barbara Podolec and husband Lawrence of Johnstown, NY and by several nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her father Victor E. Pellegrino, her mother Helen L. Pellegrino and sister, Carolyn Pellegrino. Jan, as she was known to her family and friends, enjoyed all sports and loved to play softball. She was an adventurer and as a young woman climbed Mount Fuji while living in Japan. In her later years she loved traveling with friends and spending time with her family. Her sense of independence never waivered and is the quality she will best be remembered by to those who love her. Her family expresses gratitude to her caregivers at Cottonbloom Assisted Living Facility, La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, and to family friends, for the many prayers and concerns. A small family memorial service will be held at the home of William and Vicky Doak. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. PDF Printable Version