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Delina E. "Betty" Tubolino, 93, LaFargeville passed away Sunday evening, November 10, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown.
Betty was born in Watertown February 18, 1931, daughter of Albert and Anna St. Pierre. She graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy and a nurses training class. On August 27, 1949 she married Joseph M. Tubolino at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown. Joe, a transportation analyst for NYS DOT, died January 8, 1992.
Betty worked as an LPN at Mercy and E. J. Noble Hospitals and as a family caregiver. She was a communicant of both St. John's Church, LaFargeville and St. Mary's Church, Clayton. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, shopping, and especially taking care of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son Daniel M. (Patricia L.) Tubolino, LaFargeville; daughter-in-law Judy Tubolino, LaFargeville; four grandchildren, Marcy (Terry) LaVancha, Jeffrey (Robin) Tubolino, Daniell (Nick) Cosimeno, and Nicole Tubolino and companion Ray Biccum; eleven great grandchildren, Jay, Michael, Dillon, Cole, Trevor, Abygal, Kirsten, Richard, Paige, Jacob, and Joshua; eight great great grandchildren; brother David (Susan) St. Pierre, PA; sister-in-law Betty St. Pierre, Watertown; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her parents and husband, Joseph, Betty was predeceased by her son Larry J. Tubolino, September 21, 2013; brother Robert St. Pierre; and sister Helen DeGrnnaro.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 16, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton and online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com. Donations in Betty's name may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398, Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601.
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