Submitted by: Dan Rich
July 11, 1940 - June 15, 2005
South Bend Tribune 7/6/2005
Attilia "Jean" Ravotto, 64,
passed away peacefully on June 15, 2005, from complications
following surgery. Jean was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Attilio
and Emma (Balbo) Ravotto. She joins her father, who
preceded her in death. Jean is survived by her mother, Emma; her
sister, Pierina Ravotto, and her sister, Rosemary McNeely
(George). Jean is also survived by her beloved nephew, Steven
Ravotto (Colleen), and her six greatest joys, her great-nieces
and nephews, Vincent, Dominic, Jack, Gabrielle, Joseph and
Isabella Ravotto. Jean graduated from St. Joseph High School and
Vogue Beauty College. She owned and operated Beauty Inn Hair
Salon since 1960. Jean was also a hair stylist at the Milton Home
where she lovingly worked with the elderly. Jean was known for
her infectious laugh, and her cooking skills, especially her
homemade pies. Jean's pies and dishes will be missed at our
family gatherings with the Filippone cousins. Jean loved to spend
Wednesday with her great-nieces and nephews, cooking for them and
bringing them gifts of books. Jean delighted in her daily calls
to her best friend, Jackie, and looked forward to her Saturday
card games with her sister, Pierina, and friends, Carolyn and
Judy.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, in St. Matthew's Cathedral. It is the wish of the family for those who knew Jean to attend the Mass and celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph School, 225 S. Mill St., Mishawaka, IN 46544; or to Pet Refuge, 2300 W. 6th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.