Maria Domenica (Visconti) Bologna

Maria Domenica (née Visconti) Bologna, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 24, after a long illness.   Maria was born on November 13, 1921, in Naples, Italy, to Antonio and Teresa Visconti.  She was the eldest of nine children.  She married John F. Bologna on July 16, 1945.  John preceded her in death in 2003. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sister and brothers, Bettina Graziani, Raffaelo Visconti, and Pasquale Visconti, sister-in-law Ann Visconti, and great-grandson Anthony Kirkland.

Maria leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Anthony (Linda) Bologna, Vincent Bologna, and Dr. John Jr., (Dana) Bologna; grandchildren, Dr. Stephanie (Dr. Nash) Moawad, Valerie Kirkland, Kayla Bologna, Daniel Bologna, and Jessica Bologna; great-grandchildren Mary Moawad, Christi Moawad, Megan Kirkland, and Alexis Cochran.  She also leaves brothers, Vincenzo and Luigi Visconti of Naples, Italy, Salvatore, Joseph, and Anthony Visconti, sisters-in-law Connie Visconti, Mara Visconti; 23 beloved nieces and nephews, and 15 great-nieces and nephews. Also mourning her loss are many dear friends, including Harold Ziegler, Jr., who was like another son to her, and her many close Italian friends.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave., (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2580 Berne Street, Akron, Ohio, with Rev. Michael Williamson officiating. Final resting place will be Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2580 Berne Street, Akron, Ohio 44312 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 70 W. Streetsboro St., Suite 201, Hudson, Ohio 44236.