Loretta C. (Sis) Alessandro, age 101, passed away on August 29, 2022 at Carmel Manor, Ft. Thomas. She was born on April 21, 1921 in Newport, KY. to the late Henry and Cecilia Stulz.
She married Charles (Alex) Alessandro on January 9, 1943 at Camp Polk, Kearney, Nebraska. During WW II, Sis worked at Clopay and years later in the cafeteria at Notre Dame Academy. She attributed her long life to hard work, and at age 96 was still tending to a large garden.
Sis enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing the fruits of her garden and her baking abilities with many lucky recipients.
She is survived by her children: Rick (Judy) Alessandro, Jack (Jo Ann) Alessandro, Cathy (Ed) Stover, Donna (Mike) Blackwell, and Tom (Sandy) Alessandro. Sis is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex, and her great granddaughter, Paige Alessandro.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3rd beginning at 10:00 a.m. and followed at 11:00 with the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 2470 Lorraine Ct., Crescent Springs, KY.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to St. Joseph School Scholarship Fund, 2538 Woodcliff Dr., Villa Hills, KY 41017.
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