Eva Passanante

Eva J. Passanante (nee: Farruggio), age 93, of Bristol Borough, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Bristol Borough, she along with her late husband John and his brothers Bartholomew and Augustine, founded Passanante Brothers Frozen Foods in 1950. Eva was an avid golfer, artist, and gourmet cook. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who loved family dinners; especially on pizza and pasta nights. She was predeceased by her loving husband John Passanante whom she married in 1946; her parents Giuseppe and Maria Farruggio; her sisters Angie Marino, Carmella Gervasio, and Jenny Mama; and her brothers Sam and Amos Farruggio. She will be missed by her loving children Joyce Fischer of Newtown, Maria Passanante of Bristol, and A.J. Passanante and his wife Anne of New Hope, PA; her adoring grandchildren Jacqueline Aster, Kristy Manieri, John Passanante and wife Jody, and A.J. Passanante Jr.; and her great-grandchildren Michaela, Kristian, Ashley, Anna, Evie, Zoey, and John Jr. She is also survived by her brother Joseph Farruggio Jr. and sister Dora Stampone; and many loving nieces, nephews, and good friends. Relatives and friends may call Monday, 10-12 noon, at St. Ann Church, 357 Dorrance Street in Bristol, where a Mass will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow in St. Mark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Crossroads Hospice, 10810 E. 45th St., Tulsa, OK 74146. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eva Passanante, please visit our flower store.