It is with heavy hearts that we announce Emily C. Griffo Navatta, 89, has been called to eternal rest among her late husband Dominick, and youngest son, Kenneth. Emily, a vivacious and loving woman who touched the lives of everyone she encountered, had the power to light up a room with her smile and wonderful sense of humor.
Born in Manhattan, NY, Emily met and married her high school sweetheart, Dominick, and had 3 wonderful children: Rochelle, James, and Kenneth. Emily gave 30+ years of service to the Holy Trinity Rectory, where she was a faithful patron of Holy Trinity Parish until her move to Wilmington, NC in 2016. Emily adored her family and friends, thoroughly enjoyed movies, playing BINGO and card games, and simply lived in the moment every day.
Emily leaves her legacy with her darling children: Rochelle and James; son-in-law: Michael; daughters-in-law: Sharon and Laura; her beloved grandchildren: Colin, Dominique, Dayna, Sean, and Jesse; her grandson-in-law: David; her treasured great-grandchildren: Miles, Ruby, Andre, and Cruz; and loving extended family and friends. We will all cherish the many memories Emily has bestowed upon us, and she will be deeply missed.
Visitation sessions will be held at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home 10-25 150 Street Whitestone, NY 11357 on Saturday, April 20 from 5p-10p; Sunday, April 21 from 2p-4p & 7p-10p; and Monday, April 22 from 9a-10a. Services will be held at Holy Trinity Church 14-51 143rd St, Whitestone, NY 11357 on Monday, April 22 at 10:45a. Interment will follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery 2600 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.
