Eileen T. Tavolino
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| Eileen T. Tavolino |
Oct. 2, 2009
Eileen T. Tavolino, 79, of Tucson, Ariz. passed away Oct. 2, 2009 peacefully with her loving family at her side.
Eileen was born in Chicago, Ill. on April 5, 1930. The Tavolino family moved to Benson, Ariz. in 1970, where they owned and operated the Arena Bar. In 1975 they moved to Tucson.
Eileen is survived by her husband, Gerald, of 62 years; children, Jerry (Molly), of Austin, Texas; Kathleen (Willis), of Willcox, Ariz.; Wayne, of Tucson, Ariz.; Colleen (Greg) Babich, of Tucson, Ariz., and Joleen, of Tucson, Ariz.
Also 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren survive her.
She requested no formal service and will be cremated.
We will cherish all the great memories close to our hearts.
Eileen T. Tavolino, 79, of Tucson, Ariz. passed away Oct. 2, 2009 peacefully with her loving family at her side.
Eileen was born in Chicago, Ill. on April 5, 1930. The Tavolino family moved to Benson, Ariz. in 1970, where they owned and operated the Arena Bar. In 1975 they moved to Tucson.
Eileen is survived by her husband, Gerald, of 62 years; children, Jerry (Molly), of Austin, Texas; Kathleen (Willis), of Willcox, Ariz.; Wayne, of Tucson, Ariz.; Colleen (Greg) Babich, of Tucson, Ariz., and Joleen, of Tucson, Ariz.
Also 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren survive her.
She requested no formal service and will be cremated.
We will cherish all the great memories close to our hearts.
| Edward V. Frankove | Casandra Joy Pearo |
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