Constance Marie Dente Barker “Connie”, of Seminole, FL went to the Lord on December 29, 2015 at the age of 92.
Originally from Pennsylvania, she spent much of her life on Long Island in New York before finally settling in Florida. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Marrapodi. Her siblings, also deceased, included Alfred, Joseph, George and Louis. She was a devoted wife to the late Joseph C. Dente, mother of two children; Dorothea J. Lynn and the late Robert J. Dente; grandmother to Ralph Lestingi, Michael Lestingi, William Lestingi, Christina Lambert, Robert Dente II, Tina Marie Dente, and great grandmother to Justin Lestingi.
Before becoming a wife and mother, Connie did some modeling and also tap dancing for the USO. But nothing delighted her more than becoming a wife and mother. She enjoyed life immensely and was very dedicated to the Lord. She was a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Petersburg and attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines 33744 with Father Viet Nguyen officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
RIP Connie, may the good Lord keep you in his lock arms. Love you, Anna
Nana,
I Love You & Know you will be looking down from Heaven with Dad over all of your family and friends.
Always in my heart…
Rest In Peace
Tina Marie
Be at peace with Dad. May you both be surrounded by the light of angels. You both will missed dearly by your children and your grandchildren. Always watch over us and protect us. Love Colette
Dottie: So Sorry for your Loss… May it bring you some comfort to know that she is in a wonderful place.
Dear Thea, so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I know you have had a difficult year. All my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Thea, so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I know you have had a difficult year. All my thoughts and prayers are with you. I would love to talk to you.
Dear Thea, so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I know you have had a difficult year. All my thoughts and prayers are with you. I would love to talk to you.
Dear Thea,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Connie. I was hoping to see her when I come to Florida later this winter. You were fortunate to have her with you for such a long time.
Love, Cousin Lynne Dente
Dottie, your mom was a great spirit and such an amazing woman. Love you and know she’s in the best arms possible…God’s.