Fannie
Vandetta, whose father-in-law, husband, son, grandson and great-grandson all
are named Frank Vandetta, passed away Sunday, October 23. Another 65 minutes
and she would have been 91.
Fannie
was called Nunna by her grandchildren. My maternal grandmother, Maria Fedrigon
Futten, born in Italy, was called Nona. Other Italians call their female
ancestors Nonna. It all began with Madonna in Italian and Spanish. The Mona in
the famous Mona Lisa painting is short for Madonna.
Fannie
was the widow of Frank, Jr., whose parents were Frank Vandetta, Sr. and Olga Grandoni
Vandetta. Fannie and Frank, Jr.’s son is Frank Vandetta III, married to Brenda
Sturm Vandetta. Frank III and Brenda are the parents of Frank Anthony Vandetta
IV, whose child with Stephanie Kishbaugh Vandetta is Frank Vandetta V (as in
the 5th).
I went to Monongah High with Carl Vandetta, Class of 1948,
and passed his house many times on my way to my Uncle Frank Loss and Aunt
Gezala Futten Loss’ home in Mill Fall. Aunt Gezala was a sister of my mother,
Lena Futten Olesky, and the late long-time Fairmont barber Si Futten.
Fannie is survived by her sister, Deloris Caputo Butcher.
Unrelated: The late Deloris Butcher Beals was in my Class of 1950.
Fannie’s obituary:
Fannie Vandetta, 90, of Monongah
affectionately known as Nunna by her grandchildren passed away Sunday night one
hour and five minutes prior to her birthday on October 23, 2022 at the Tygart
Center. She was born on October 24, 1931 in Shinnston daughter of the late John
and Angeline Caputo.
Fannie was a member of Holy Spirit
Catholic Church and attended Mass regularly. She was an avid gardener and was a
great cook and baker. She was proud of her Italian heritage.
She attended West Virginian School for
the Deaf and Blind in Romney.
Fannie is survived by her three children
Frank and wife Brenda Vandetta of Monongah, Carlo Anthony “Sonny” and wife
Kimberly Vandetta of Fairmont and Tina Riggs and companion Billy Carpenter of
White Hall.
She is also survived by her grandchildren
Frankie (Stephanie) Vandetta, John (Breanna) Jenkins, Christopher Vandetta,
Logan Jenkins, Gina Jenkins, JoMarie Bogard, Gian Carlo Vandetta, and Joey
Riggs. She was also survived by ten great grandchildren Frankie, Meya, Nathan,
Elijah, Maci, Kristian, Colten, Raelynn, Kaelynn, and Gemma.
Fannie is also survived by her sister
Delores Butcher of Monongah and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her husband Frank Vandetta, one son John Vandetta, one
brother Jimmy Caputo, one infant brother and five sisters Rose Sloan, Lena
Cupp, Mary Yurkovich, Betty Marshall and Virginian Okidie.
In keeping with her wishes, no public
viewing will be held.
Friends may attend the Catholic Funeral
Liturgy on Thursday October 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic
Church in Monongah with Fr. Romeo Bacalso as celebrant. Entombment will follow
at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery in Shinnston.
The family would like to thank Amedisys
Hospice, the nursing staff and aides at the Tygart Center for the compassion
and care given to the Vandetta family during this difficult time. They also
would like to thank Deacon David Lester for his visits.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made
to Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Arrangements are under the care of Ross
Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont.
Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com.
