Sylvia T. Menconi

Sylvia Menconi, 88, of The Villages, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Villages Regional Hospital in the Villages, Florida. Sylvia was born on January 15, 1932 in Corona, Queens. She was the daughter of Bruno Menconi and Helen Menconi. Sylvia married Americo Ascenzi and they had five children together. Sylvia retired from New York Telephone (Verizon) after 30 years of service from her position as a telephone operator. She spent much of her retired life taking care of her parents, Helen and Bruno Menconi at their house in Corona. They eventually sold the house in Queens and moved to the country to a place called Duck Harbor, Pennsylvania. When Sylvia's father passed away they moved to The Villages, Florida to be with her sister Jeanne Gimenez and her brother William Menconi. Sylvia was a devout Catholic and enjoyed praying and attended church regularly. Up until her death she was a member of St. Timothy Church in The Villages, Florida. In addition to her unwavering love for God was her deep love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She took countless trips Upstate NY to visit them for most holidays and special occasions and when she couldn't visit she made sure to call and send cards. Sylvia really loved shopping and especially loved collecting knick-knacks. Her house was filled with religious statues, pictures of Jesus and the blessed Mother, hundreds of collectable dolls, and miniature animal statues. Sylvia loved her family, her faith, and animals. She was predeceased by her son Anthony Ascenzi, her granddaughter Holly Ascenzi, and grandson Robert Smith. Sylvia is survived by her children Therese Smith and her husband Glenn, her son Paul Ascenzi and his wife Debbie, her son Alfred Ascenzi, and her son Michael Ascenzi. Sylvia is also survived by her grandchildren Jared Belon and his wife Nancy, Michael Belon and his wife Bryanna, Paul Ascenzi and his wife Laura, Bethany Ascenzi, Shane Gushock, Zetalyn Ascenzi,GabrielIe Ascenzi, Dave Smith and his wife Bettina. Sylvia is also survived by her great grandchildren, Alyssa Belon, Carter Belon, Ava Belon, Arianna Belon, Easton Belon, Shane Jr Gushock, Skyler Gushock, Maya Smith and Emma Smith. In addition, she leaves behind her Little Joey (Toy Fox Terrier) whom she loved and spoiled. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 8:30a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com

Sylvia T. Menconi

January 15, 1932 - May 13, 2020