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Jean Ongaro Obituary


ONGARO, Jean Jean Terry Ongaro, 79, of Charleston, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at The M.U.S.C. Hospital. She was born in Leesburg, Ohio on Wednesday, August 10, 1927. Mrs. Ongaro is survived by two loving daughters, Terry Margaret Ongaro of New York and Stacy Ann Cook of John's Island; her sister, Eleanor Terry Cunningham and her husband, Robert, of Leesburg, OH and a host of other family and friends including, Tom and Patti Ongaro of Columbus, OH, Bruce Cunningham, Scott Cunningham, Lisa Potter and Reggie Cunningham. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hollings Cancer Center / MUSC Foundation, Gynecological Oncology Fund, 86 Jonathon Lucas St. Charleston, SC 29425. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 18, 2007.

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Terry

September 15, 2024

Debbie Wilson Taylor

April 11, 2007

Stacey and Terry,
So sorry to hear about your mom....you have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy (Culberson) Taylor

April 7, 2007

Dear Terry and Stacey...I'm so sorry for your loss. I always thought a lot of your Mom. If there is going to be any kind of service here in Ohio, please let me know.

Marguerite Jeannot

March 28, 2007

Dear Terry and Stacey, I pray that your Mother is at total piece and the angels are with her for eternity. You both have lost a good friend. I'm am very sorry for both your losses, God Bless you both. Love, Marguerite, Yvon & Jocelyne

Cindy Fitzgerald

March 19, 2007

My sympathy and love to your family.

Jackie Garris

March 19, 2007

Stacey and Terry, Jean was a wonderful person and it is reflected in the two of you.She was so blessed to have two daughters like you. Love Jackie Garris

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