Livonia: Peacefully, on August 24, 2014, at age 80 years. Born the daughter of Harry and Anna Flanders on October 16, 1933, in Hornell. Predeceased by her husbands Richard Congdon in 2000 and Joseph Colosi in 2006. Survived by her children Kim (Scott) Pugliese of Penfield and Rick (Sharon) Congdon of Pleasanton, CA; 5 loving grandchildren, Nicholas and Shauna Pugliese, Kelsey, Taylor and Rylee Congdon; and 5 step-children, Greg, Gary, Mark and Mike Colosi, and Julie McNiece. Predeceased by brother Richard (Ida), and survived by brothers Everett (Ella) Flanders of Wellsville and Harry (Ronnie) Flanders of Victor; sisters-in-laws Mary Elizabeth (Don) Congdon, Ann Marie Shaw, and Virginia Flanders; brother-in-law Joseph (Pat) Congdon; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and many other special relatives and friends. She also leaves behind her loving dog Lacey.

She graduated from Hornell High School in 1951 and Bucknell University in 1955. She was a dedicated employee at Eastman Kodak for 33 years, retiring in 1991, and devoted parishioner at St. Matthew Church in Livonia.

Friends and family may call Thursday, August 28 at 4-7 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Rte 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. Her funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, August 29 at 10:30 AM at St Matthew Church Rte 20A, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hornell. Memorial contributions may be made to Leo Center for Caring, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621. To send a condolence or further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com