Jennie Impellizzeri

June 30, 1931 ~ September 14, 2017

IMPELLIZZERI - Jennie Impellizzeri age 86 passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent P. Impellizzeri; brothers Joseph (Joyce) Palazzolo, Chuck (Grace) Palazzolo, Vincent (Sally) Palazzolo, Marino (Irene) Palazzolo; sister Mary (Lester) Woodward. She is survived by her children, Beatrice Werkema, Anthony (Wendy) Impellizzeri, Mary Jo (Donald) Krieger, Louise (David) Barks, Linda (Robbin) Stevenson, Annette (Ronald) Covington, Julie (Jim) Sjaarda; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Angelo (Doris) Palazzolo, Anthony (Bonnie) Palazzolo, Nick (Linda) Palazzolo; in-laws, John (Mary) Impellizzeri, Marie (Keith) Woodrum. Jennie loved spending time with family, grand-children and has a close relationship with great grand-children. Jennie was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church where she was a tireless worker at the spaghetti dinners, a mercy lunch volunteer, and a successful ticket seller to help raise funds for the parish. Jennie and her husband are known for conducting the Grand March at many weddings. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 AM, Monday, September 18, 2017 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 101 Hall Street SE, Grand Rapids. Her family will greet relatives and friends 5 to 8 pm Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave., Wyoming and one hour prior to the service at the church. Prayers of the rosary will be recited 7:30 PM Sunday at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Our Lady of Sorrows Church or Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jennie V Impellizzeri please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cemetery Details

Woodlawn Cemetery
2530 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

Rosary

SEP 17. 7:30 PM (EDT)

Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Wyoming

3131 S. Division Avenue

Wyoming, MI, 49548

https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

Visitation

SEP 18. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Our Lady of Sorrows

101 Hall St. SE

Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

Mass of Christian Burial

SEP 18. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Our Lady of Sorrows

101 Hall St. SE

Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

Leave Your Tribute Message

April 29, 2018 8:00pm

I have such wonderful memories of Mrs. Jennie! She was a wonderful woman and a wonderful neighbor. Morgan, Jarrod and I will miss her very much. Wish I could stop by and sit with her for awhile now that the weather is nice. You are all in our prayers.

- Tami Schaafsna

September 17, 2017 8:00pm

My heart goes out to all of you. Jennie was a beautiful, loving woman and Mother. She was a joy to all who knew her as I did for a few years as a neighbor and friend. So many memories…......  Love to all,  Ralph Mann

- Ralph Mann

September 17, 2017 8:00pm

Tony my Family will be keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers George Moon

- George Moon

September 16, 2017 8:00pm

May Jennie's soul rest in peace and be in eternal joy with the Lord.  Joe Russo

- Joseph Russo

September 16, 2017 8:00pm

Growing up I would count down the days to my summer vacation because that meant I was going to Aunt Jenny's house. Aunt Jenny's house was full of love, laughter, food, family and the popcorn machine. Her beautiful smile and her unconditional love was a light of hope to my heart.

- Dorothy Tournat

September 15, 2017 8:00pm

Remembering aunt Jennie always starts with with her laughing and having a great sense of humor,these are the things and more that will be missed. Love mark and theresa Palazzolo

- mark and theresa palazzolo

September 15, 2017 8:00pm

Grandma Impellizzeri is such an amazing woman. I'm so thankful to be a part of the beautiful family she raised. Sending my thoughts, love and prayers.

- Kristen Lynn

September 15, 2017 8:00pm

Losing someone is never easy. Losing someone who meant so much is even tougher. In this case, the whole world lost a truly good person. Please know that your loss is heaven's gain. And, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through the process of letting go.  Ken & Vicki DeVries Albuquerque, NM Romans 8:28

- Ken DeVries

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

At a young age I lost my grandma (Jennie's sister, Mary) and my little heart was torn to pieces. Aunt Jennie was someone who reminded me so much of my grandma and help to fill that void in my heart of losing her so young. Aunt Jennie was always the one I made sure was attending a family function I was at, made me laugh without her even trying, and would always give me crap for wearing heels since I already towered over her without them. She was someone who I shared stories about often with my Dad (Tom, her nephew), and she would always get me confused with my younger sister which always made us all laugh. She was an amazing woman who I loved very much, and she will be so greatly missed.

- Jenna Woodward

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

I have many fond memories of my beautiful Aunt Jennie….the family all gatrhered in my parents kitchen singing in Italian all cooking together and laughing. Be with the Angels sweet auntie! 🙏🏻❤️😘

- Dawn Rodriquez

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

Crystal Cross Bouquet was purchased for the family of Jennie V Impellizzeri.

- Crystal Cross Bouquet

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

Aunt Jennie's beautiful, infectious smile will never be forgotten along with great memories especially the Cruise fun, laughs and love we were able to share in.

- Sheila Palazzolo

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

Be My Love Bouquet with Red Roses was purchased for the family of Jennie V Impellizzeri.

- Be My Love Bouquet with Red Roses

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

we remember all the fun vacations we spent together, cruse, LAKE TAHOE, vegas, SAN DIEGO ZOO, WEDDINGS, too many to mention. great memories and good times. our family will miss her very much , much love for her. nick and linda and family.

- andrew palazzolo

September 14, 2017 8:00pm

Char Krieger lit a candle in memory of Jennie V Impellizzeri

- Char Krieger




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