Corsentino Family Obituaries
Josephine Wiley

Josephine Wiley, 68, died Friday.
She was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Pueblo, Colo. A retired executive secretary in a steel corporation, she was a four-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her husband, Sam of Las Vegas; sons, Sam Jr. of San Marcos, Texas, Dennis of Las Vegas, Mark of Granite Bay, Calif.; brothers, Carl Corsentino of San Bernardino, Calif., Charles Corsentino and Ben Corsentino, both of Pueblo; and six grandchildren.
Services are private. Palm Mortuary-Jones handled the arrangements.

Connie Corsentino

Thursday, November 11, 2004
Connie Corsentino, 81, passed away Nov. 8, 2004. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Samuel J. Corsentino; children, Mary Beth Corsentino of Pueblo, Joe (Janice) Corsentino, Rosemarie (Dave) Shier, both of Trinidad, Pattyanne Corsentino of Denver and Carla Hendrickson of Pueblo; sister, Sue Lietz of Sacramento, Calif.; grandchildren, Morgan Shier, Darby Shier, Sara Jane Shier and Sam Corsentino; and her granddog, "Lady." Preceded in death by her parents, Liberato and Marianina Tizzarelli. Born in Pueblo, Colo., on Oct. 23, 1923. Connie was a member of Holy Family Church, Ladies Fidelity Lodge, Columbian Federation and Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Lodge No. 145. She was also an active chairperson for the Democratic Party and was one of the founders of the Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen. She will lie in state at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at Holy Family Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave., Pueblo, with the Rev. Father John O'Flynn as celebrant. Entombment, Roselawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen through the funeral home. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com. , 81, passed away Nov. 8, 2004. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Samuel J. Corsentino; children, Mary Beth Corsentino of Pueblo, Joe (Janice) Corsentino, Rosemarie (Dave) Shier, both of Trinidad, Pattyanne Corsentino of Denver and Carla Hendrickson of Pueblo; sister, Sue Lietz of Sacramento, Calif.; grandchildren, Morgan Shier, Darby Shier, Sara Jane Shier and Sam Corsentino; and her granddog, "Lady." Preceded in death by her parents, Liberato and Marianina Tizzarelli. Born in Pueblo, Colo., on Oct. 23, 1923. Connie was a member of Holy Family Church, Ladies Fidelity Lodge, Columbian Federation and Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Lodge No. 145. She was also an active chairperson for the Democratic Party and was one of the founders of the Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen. She will lie in state at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at Holy Family Church, 2827 Lakeview Ave., Pueblo, with the Rev. Father John O'Flynn as celebrant. Entombment, Roselawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen through the funeral home. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com. .....


Mike J. Danna

Sunday, August 03, 1997
Mike J. Danna, 79, passed away Aug. 2, 1997. Predeceased by his wife, Rose, who passed away April 7, 1997. Survived by brother, Chuck (Theresa) Danna; and sister, Mary (Sam) Anselmo, all of Pueblo; aunts, Rose Lee Pisciotta and Mary Ann Corsentino, both of Pueblo; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank (Glee) Valentich, Mary Ann Valentish, Jean Danna Gonzales, all of Pueblo, and Joe Valentich, Denver. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother, Sam Danna; sister, Isabel (Joe) Musso; aunt, Lula (Charles) Colletti; uncles, Sam, Jim, Joe, Charles and John Corsentino and Fred Pisciotta; and brother-in-law, Carl Valentish. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and a veteran of service with the U.S. Army during WWII. Mr. Danna was employed as a machinist at Dana Perfect Cirle from Aug. 7, 1951, until his retirement, Jan. 1, 1981. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10 a.m., Holy Family Church. Interment, Roselawn. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers and will greet friends and relatives at Holy Family Church, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., prior to the funeral Mass. Memorials may be made to Dream Weavers in his memory in care of the funeral home office......

Charles (Chuck) Danna

Sunday, May 24, 1998
Charles (Chuck) Danna, 77, lifetime Pueblo resident, passed away on May 24, 1998. Survived by his wife, Theresa Danna; daughter, Virginia Danna (Dr. John Gerdes) of Denver; son, Dr. Charles (Rita) Danna of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Tyler, Brian and Jacob Danna of Littleton and Erik and Arianna Gerdes of Denver; sister, Mary (Sam) Anselmo of Pueblo; aunt, Rose Lee Pisciotta of Vineland; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Phil (Georgia) Rotole of Denver, Angie (Carl) Cash, Josephine (Joe) Decarlo of Virginia, Mary Corsentino, Rose Berta Rutherford, Dorothy (Louis) Carleo and Jeanie Danna Gonzales. Also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and special friend and niece, Patti Gordon. Predeceased by his sister, Isabel (Joe) Musso; brothers, Sam Danna and Mike (Rose) Danna; aunt, Lula (Charles) Colletti; John Corsentino; and numerous aunts and uncles. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater from 1941 to 1945. He was one of the first to be drafted in Pueblo County. He was employed by CF&I Seamless Tube Mill, retiring in 1982 after 30 years of service. He was a member and former usher of the Shrine of St. Therese where services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at 10 a.m. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers. Memorials may be made to the Shrine of St. Therese Building Fund or Sharmar Village Care Center. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 26, from noon to 6 p.m. The family will be present from 4 to 6 p.m......

Mary V. Anselmo

Monday, March 08, 2004
Mary V. Anselmo, 77, born March 26, 1926, passed away March 5, 2004. Survived by husband of 57 years, Sam Anselmo; children, Carole (Dr. Larry) Walls, Sam F. (Barbara) Anselmo; granddaughter, Shellie Chiaramonte; great-grandson, Joshua Chiaramonte; grandchildren, Anita Walls, David Walls, Susan (Mike) Bayer; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Justin and Ryan Bayer; special and devoted aunt, Rose Lee Pisciotta; brothers-in-law, Mike (Martha) Anselmo, Fred Pisciotta; sisters-in-law, Theresa Danna and Jeannie Danna-Gonzales; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; brothers and sisters; and many other beloved family and friends. Mary retired as a sales representative from CF&I after over 35 years of service. She was a member of the Shrine of St. Therese Parish. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking and feeding her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and always treated strangers as family. Visitation, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. Rosary, 7 p.m. Tuesday, George McCarthy Historic Chapel. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Shrine of St. Therese. Entombment, Roselawn Mausoleum. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Colorado State University-Pueblo......

Sam Anselmo

Thursday, September 30, 2004
Sam Anselmo, 81, passed away Sept. 28, 2004. Survived by his children, Carole (Dr. Larry) Walls and Sam F. (Barbara) Anselmo; granddaughter, Shellie Chiaramonte; great-grandson, Joshua Chiaramonte; grandchildren, Anita Walls, David Walls and Susan (Mike) Bayer; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Justin and Ryan Bayer; brother, Mike (Martha) Anselmo; brother-in-law, Fred Pisciotta; special and devoted aunt, Rose Lee Pisciotta; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary V. Anselmo on March 5, 2004; parents, Frank and Josephine Anselmo; brother, Frank Anselmo; sisters, Vera Pisciotta and Mary Ann VanZandt; and many other beloved family and friends. Sam was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Pueblo. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and was a United States postal carrier for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, loved football, was a meticulous carpenter and was well liked by everyone who knew him. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 11th Street and Grand Avenue, with the Rev. Father Ben Bacino as celebrant. Military honors by the U.S. Naval Reserve of Fort Carson and the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team, and entombment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice or CSU-Pueblo Foundation through the funeral home. Online condolences, www.montgomery- steward.com. .....


Charles ZANCANELLI,

83 years of age, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, dearly
beloved husband of Alyce Major Zancanelli, passed into the hands of the
loving Lord and Savior on Monday, October 18, 1999. Preceding him in death
are his daughter Charlene Boston of Colorado; his son Gary Zancanelli of
Colorado; his parents John Baptista and Anna Zancanelli; his brothers John
Jr., Paul, Leo, Ernest, Louie and Jim all of Colorado; an infant sister Anna
and sisters Annie Bergamo and Mae Laner of Colorado. He is survived by his
wife and his best friend, Alyce, of the home in Los Lunas, his daughter,
Phyllis Ann Zancanelli of Pueblo, Colorado; a sister, Dorothy Bacino and her
two sons, Father Ben and Jim; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Also, his stepson, Charles J. Hill and wife Sylvia and their children and
step-grandchildren and great grand children. His family and all of Alyce's
family dearly loved him and he will be remembered always and missed by all.
He also will be missed by his sister-in-laws, Johanna Major, Maria Major
Linsey, Helen Graham, and his brother-in-laws, Buddy Major, Kenneth Major and
Duncan Major and of course all their children. There will be viewing on
Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. and a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Romero
Funeral Home, Belen, NM. His nephew, Father Ben Bacino of Colorado and
Father Rick Zerwas of San Clemente Parish will recite Funeral Mass at San
Clemente church on Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will
follow Mass at San Clemente Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St.,
Belen, NM.

Edith Flora ZANCANELLI,

92, of Trinidad, died February 15, 1999. Born June 12, 1906 in Rouse to Celeste and Maria Gottardi, she was married to James V. Zancanelli for 62 years. She was a homemaker, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Alter Society. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Bacino of Pueblo, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday (today) from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Trinidad. Burial will be in Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
Huerfano World. October 22, 1998. Mae M. LANER, 90, passed away October 14, 1998. Survived by children John (Ferris) Surprise, AZ; Alfred Laner, Walsenburg, CO; Gerald (Britta) Manhattan Beach, CA; Ernest (Maria) Pueblo, CO; Eileen (George) Melonas, Shirley Resendez, Pueblo, CO; daughter-in-law, Angelina Laner, Trinidad; sister, Dorothy Bacino, Pueblo, CO; brother, Charles (Alice) Zancanelli, Los Lunas, NM; brother-in-law, Charles Laner, South Gate, CA; 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Albino J. Laner in 1980; son, Richard E. Laner in 1983; brothers, John, Paul, James, Leon, Louie, and Ernest Zancanelli; sister, Annie Bergamo. Mrs. Laner was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, VFW Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary and the Tabernacle Society of Walsenburg. Viewing was Friday, October 16, 1998 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Boies Ortega Funeral Home in Walsenburg, Colorado. Funeral mass was Saturday, October 17, 1998, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Walsenburg. Interment, North St. Mary Cemetery in Walsenburg, with Rev. Ben Bacino (nephew) officiating both services. Submitted by Debra Gonzales.


Charles E. "Chuck" Corsentino

Charles E. "Chuck" Corsentino, 81, passed away Feb. 17, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Katherine Corsentino; his wife, Dorothy; and sister, Josephine Wiley. Chuck is survived by his children, Charles (Linda) Corsentino, Debra ( Duane) Krenzel, and Gerald (Heather) Corsentino; brothers, Ben (Donna), and Carl (Louisa) Corsentino; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Chuck was a devoted father, was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Rosary, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, and funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006. Both services to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens with military honors presented by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Donations may be made in memory of Charles Corsentino to Sangre de Cristo Hospice through the funeral home.


Charles R. Corsentino


















born Sept 5, 1948, passed away May 3, 2009, Tulsa, Okla., after a brief battle with leukemia. Previous resident of Pueblo. Graduate South High School 1966. U.S. Navy four years. Preceded in death by parents, Charles E. and Dorothy M. Corsentino. Survived by wife, Linda; son, Joey (Krista) Corsentino; stepchildren, Kimberly Lee and Billy Langerfeld; sister, Debra (Duane) Krenzel; brother, Gerald (Heather) Corsentino; niece and nephew, Chad and Brittany Corsentino; grandchildren, Teresa and Shelby Corsentino. His passion was music. Was a member of a local band, the Cavemen, during high school. Sadly missed by all. No services requested by Charles.