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Ruth A. Avetta

Born: 3/1/1925
Died: 12/7/2014
Age: 89
Community: Flint, MI

AVETTA, Ruth A. - Of Flint, age 89, died Sunday, December 7, 2014.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated 1pm Wednesday, December 10, 2014
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton,

Father Steven Anderson officiating.

Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the North End Soup Kitchen or Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

Visitation 3-8pm Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Ruth was born in Flint on March 1, 1925. She married Stephen Avetta on April 18, 1953. Ruth’s gift of humor brought joy to anyone who knew her. Her listening skills and good advice will be missed by many.

Surviving are daughters, Nina (Danny) Shadid, Diane (James) Shaheen, Linda Nayfa, Theresa (Keith) Williams, AnneMarie (Michael) VanTol;

grandchildren, Leah, Evan, Bryan, David, Carly (Renard), Ross, Madeline, Alex, Chloe and Jason;

sister-in-law, Blanche Alex;

and many loving nieces, nephews, friends and special neighbors.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, who passed on December 7, 2002, parents, John and Mary Alex, brothers, Alec, Charlie, Tom, sister, Catherine Howrani.

A special thank you to the care staff at Genesys Regional Medical Center.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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  Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

Web Site: http://www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Visitation
Date:   12/7/2014
Time:   -
 
Funeral Service
Date:   12/10/2014
Time:   1:00 PM
 
Location:   Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
1227 East Bristol Road
Burton, MI 48529

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Official:   Father Steve Anderson

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