Peter M Siano

Peter M. Siano, 97, of Vermilion, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Kingston of Vermilion after a short illness. Born October 18, 1912 in Hazlet, NJ he had been a Vermilion resident for the past 21 years moving from Nutley, NJ. Peter owned and operated Siano Grocery Store in Newark, New Jersey for 40 years retiring in 1989, had also worked for Georgia Leather, Newark, NJ for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church in Newark, NJ and St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. He enjoyed gardening. Survivors include 2 daughters, Louise (Helmut) Woehrle of Vermillion, and Rose Marie Meola of Nutley, NJ; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Siano in 2001; parents, Benjamin and Louisa (nee Picura) Siano, sisters, Mary Siano and Philomena Serpico, and son-in-law William Meola . Friends may call Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 from 3:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio. The Rev. Ronald Brickner will officiate. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.