Obituary of Jane Bognanno

Jane Louise Bognanno Born December 16, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Joseph M. and Jessie M. (Robinson) Bognanno. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael R. Bognanno. She is survived by her siblings, Joseph M. Bognanno Jr., (Terry), Miriam A. Holden (Robert), Paul F. Bognanno (Teri) and James R. Bognanno (Kellee). She will be sadly missed by her eight nephews, four nieces, six great-nephews and seven great-nieces. Jane was born with Down’s syndrome attending primary schools in Arizona and California where her family lived for 10 years. Following her parents return to Des Moines, IA Jane attended and graduated from Ruby Van Meter High school. She prided herself on academic accomplishments feeling she was emulating her siblings. Following graduation, she worked for several years at Link Associates in Des Moines. Jane was a proud member of the Epworth United Methodist Church Highlanders Sunday School class. Jane and her mother Jessie were involved in the class where they both received and gave loving attention and time to others individuals with developmental disabilities. Jane lived in Canandaigua, NY for the last 15 years where she was involved with many of the Ontario ARC programs, including Abbey Industries and Brighter Days, and other activities and programs. She was dearly loved by and dearly loved her “family” at both Ontario ARC group homes where she lived. Jane’s loving free spirit and commitment to the Bognanno family enveloped her as a part of her large global and accepting family. Always outreaching, she enjoyed school opportunities, singing, Special Olympics, swimming as well as other athletic and cultural opportunities. Ever family oriented, she loved her nieces and nephews and enjoyed being a part of their activities. Jane’s adventuresome spirit led to many memorable and enjoyable antics which have enriched her family over the years. Her unique love of the family provided a glue which will be missed but always remembered in the family gatherings. Friends may call Sunday, May 3, from 5-7 pm at Fuller Funeral Home, Inc., 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. An 11 am funeral service will be held Monday, May 4, at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd, Canandaigua. Contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to: Ontario ARC, 3071 County Complex Dr. Canandaigua, NY 14424 or ontarioarc.org To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com