With great sadness, we announce the passing of Olga Maria
Rende Iantorno, predeceased by her parents Luigi and Concetta Rende, her sister
Luisa Giraldi and her loving husband of 50 years Rubens Iantorno on October 28,
2003. Cherished mother of Robert (Sharon) Iantorno, Tina (Richard) Joyce, Linda
Iantorno (Tom Ciocca), Richard (Mary) Iantorno, and Randy (Heather) Iantorno.
Loving Nana to Miranda (Ned) Gould, Danielle (John) Palmer, Miria Iantorno (Chad
Millward), Cory Joyce, Nikolas & Jeremy Miska, Sam, Ian & Adam
Iantorno, and Tea', Chiara & Ryder Iantorno. Great Grandma to Tatum,
Jessen, Katelynn Giles, Connor and Liam Palmer. Great - Great Grandma to
Sherlock Tascone. Survived by her brother Simone (Vittoria) Rende and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and all her friends that called her Nana. Olga
attended school in Nogiano & Rende, Italy. At the age of 18 she immigrated
to the United States and finished her schooling at Bolivar Central in 1949. She
married Rubens Iantorno on July 25, 1953 at St. Mary's of the Angels Church in
Toronto, Canada. Rubens and Olga owned and operated the Chef Grill in Bolivar,
NY from 1977 to 2005 - famous for the Olga Burger. Olga was Nana and Mom to
many and became a legend in Bolivar for her Italian cookies and food. She was a
devout Catholic and was a member of St Mary's Parish and the Alter and Rosary
Society in Bolivar, NY. She often made cookies, pasta, and meatballs for many
of the parish events. An article was written about her in the Cuba Patriot
about her famous Italian cookies. Olga was known for her kindness and
generosity and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A private
Christian burial is scheduled on Monday, June 1, 2020. Because of these times,
a Celebration of Life will be scheduled when permitted.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bolivar, New York.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 43 Maple Avenue,
Wellsville, NY 14895 or to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street,
Wellsville, NY 14895
Arrangements are under direction if the Schaffner Funeral
Home, Inc., Bolivar.
