Evelyn graduated from The Villa Maria Academy, located in the Pelham Bay / Country Club section of The Bronx, where she received Honors Awards in English, French and Drama, and was the President of her class. She then went on to attend The College of New Rochelle.
“Evie” met “Gene” (Nonnon), the love of her life/her beloved husband, when she was 14, Gene 16. They enjoyed a 6 year courtship. The couple was married on May 19, 1951, at the church in their neighborhood parish—Our Lady of the Assumption RCC, The Bronx.
They were married for 68 wonderful years. Evelyn always enjoyed her family and friends, dancing to the big band, sailing the Great South Bay, having a successful real estate career, and socializing with a wonderful circle of friends at the Long Island Yacht Club. Her joke-telling will forever be remembered.
Evelyn was a loving mother to 6 children: Baby Gene Nonnon (deceased), Michelle Nonnon List, Melinda Nonnon McLaughlin, Denise Nonnon Delaney Yaremko, Ava Nonnon Donohue, and Gary Paul Nonnon.
Evelyn was the devoted grandmother to 16 grandchildren (3 deceased). Additionally, she was blessed to be the great grandmother to 6 adorable great grandchildren.
Evelyn was the proud mother-in-law to William List, Dr. Edward McLaughin, James Yaremko, Craig Donohue, and Assem Nonnon. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and a long line of cousins.
Visitation: Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St, Babylon, NY. Funeral Mass: Friday, January 24, 2020 – Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip, NY. Mass at 10:30am. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Outreach, 455 Hunter Ave, West Islip, NY 11795.
