Italia Biello Continenza

Italia Biello Continenza Truly beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister Age 81, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on May 7, 2015. She was a woman of faith with a kind, generous nature. She was the gravity that held the family together and her authentic Italian cooking and hospitality will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; son, Joseph John; and 6 siblings. Survived by children, Mary Lou (Randy) Sandberg and James (Sandi); grandchildren, Gina, Tony, Katie, Nick, Alex and Jake; great-grandson, Walter; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation 6-9 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to Mass on Wednesday, May 13 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church of Woodbury, 4125 Woodbury Dr. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. A donation in Italia’s name will be made to the Church of St. Francis Xavier in Franconia and to the Chronic Granulomatous Disease Association.