SARAH TORREGROSSA BIONDOLILLO, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, February 12th, 2007 at the age of 92. "Miss Sarah" as those who came to know and love her as co-owner of Philip's Grocery always had her door open to those in need. She touched everyone with her beautiful smile, lively spirit and great Sicilian cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cologero and Antoinette Brocco Torregrossa; Husband Philip Biondolillo; daughter Antoinette Marie (Toni) Longsworth; brothers, Luke, Jack, Lee and Joe; sisters, Rosie Marie Torregrossa, Mary Jo Rizzotto, Lucy Biondo and Jennie Orlando. She is survived by her daughter Lucille Bonno and husband Joe; grandchildren Chris Bonno, Jerry Longsworth and wife Connie, Stephanie Pickett and husband Don, great-grandchildren Amanda, Kathleen & Wesley Longsworth, and Dawson & Kobe Pickett, as well as many godchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was a member of the Maria del Balzo Society, Ladies of the Sacred Heart and Charity Guild of St. Joseph. The family will be present to receive friends for visitation from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with a Rosary at 3:00 pm and a Vigil to begin at 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 15th at Earthman Funeral Home Hunter's Creek, 8303 Katy Freeway Houston. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 16th, 2007 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway. Rite of Committal to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Sammy Joe Biondo, Chris Bonno, Wesley Longsworth, Lewis, Carl, and Michael Torregrossa. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the staff of Com For Care, Inc. for their caring and compassion - God Bless You

Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 14, 2007.
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