Mrs. Dispenza graduated from Batavia High School and was captain of the girls BB Team. She waited tables at Batavia Downs for 45 years, she loved the patrons, her co-workers and developed many lifelong friendships. Mrs. Dispenza was a lifelong listener of WBTA, enjoyed reading magazines, watching wrestling, crossword puzzles and scramble word challenges. Her compassion for others showed through the years as she remembered loved ones year after year as they grew up to adulthood. Jennie was a wonderful cook, sharing chicken soup for those ill and her veal was out of this world. She was a member of Ascension Parish her entire life and let her faith guide her. Family was above all else the most important thing to her and they will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her beloved sons Frank (Prudy) Dispenza of Miami, FL; Michael Dispenza of Treasure Island, FL; daughter-in-law Joan Dispenza of Batavia; special grand-nephew Joe Cesarano of Batavia; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday July 13, 2018 from 5-7PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Ascension Parish 19 Sumner St. Batavia, New York 14020. Mrs. Dispenza will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
