Roseann Francis Chiellino, age 76, passed away on January 30, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 2, 1944 in Utica, NY to Eugene and Rose Bonacci and was the youngest of four children. Roseann began tap dancing at the age of 6 and starred on a local TV show with her dancing group. After graduating from high school, she got married, had children and went to beauty school to become a hairdresser. In 1975 she moved to Jacksonville, FL where she worked in banking for 25 years.
Her passions and hobbies included spending time with her family and caring for animals.
Roseann was preceded in death by her parents, brother John, sister Jeanette, and son Anthony.
She is survived by her children, Carmen Chiellino, Regina (Josh) Paulk, and Michael (Melissa) Chiellino, brother Eugene (Pam) Bonacci, sister-in-law Annette Bonacci, and her 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. As well as her dearest friends, Nancy Schlefstein, Kathy Frisko, Joyce Rains (deceased), Brenda Gardner and Marsha Wise.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Jacksonville Humane Society in Roseann's honor.
Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. John's Bluff Road N. Jacksonville, Florida 32225.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills on Saturday February, 22nd 2020 at 1:00 pm. A Memorial Service will follow the gathering at 3:00 pm.
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