Obituary of Jeannine Cristelli

Jeannine Cristelli ( Davern), 79, of Endicott, was born on November 21, 1937 and passed away on November 7, 2017. Jeannine was born and raised in Marathon, NY which always held a special place in her heart. She married Phillip Cristelli and they had three sons which they raised in Endicott, NY. Jeannine worked for the Union Endicott School District for 39 years as a special education teacher's assistant and retired in 2013. She was involved with the Special Olympics, the Jaycees, and was active with the Spirit of 76 Fife & Drum Corp. There was nothing more important to Jeannine than her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Phillip Cristelli; her son, Scott Cristelli; and her infant daughter. Jeannine is survived by her sons, Kevin Cristelli, and Dan (Pat) Cristelli; daughter-in-law, Bridget Cristelli; brothers, Philip (Lynda) Davern, and Lawrence (Susan) Davern; granddaughter, Ashley Cristelli; step-grand children, Jennifer, Alicia, and Thomas Cartossa; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at the Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. The Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost and Reverend Mark Marino to officiate. The family will receive friends at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC, 300 E. Main St., Endicott, on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Jeannine's name to the Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.