Ema E. Slaby

EMA E. SLABY, age 98 (nee Romito) of Hudson and formerly of Bedford passed into eternal life on Monday, March 3, 2025. Beloved wife of late Raymond; loving mother of Marcia E. (nee Slaby) Romito, Donald (Grace) Slaby, and the late Karen (late Ray) Collins; dearest grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many grandchildren; dear aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Ema was born on May 17, 1926, to the late Constantino and Elvira (nee Monack) Romito. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 17 of her 20 siblings: Elzilda, Gina, Albert, Luna (late Wellington) Bray, Stella (late John) Moen, Gilsole (wife Mary Rose), Arthur (late Anna), Edna (late Robert) Vincent, Jemma Martino, Pearl (late Werner) Schrantz, William, Lena, Eugenia (late Ned) Alestri, Virginia Liscoe, Richard, Julianna, and Roger. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1944, worked for the Finney Company for over 20 years, and before retirement, worked at Lawsons. Ema enjoyed watching sports such as football and baseball. She loved bowling and fishing. Ema was active in the Bedford Eagles and was an auxiliary member of the VFW. Family and friends will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE-MILE WEST OF BROADWAY-FORBES EXIT) ON SUNDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 2 P.M. – 6 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 10 at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 340 Union Street, Bedford at 10 A.M. No flowers at church please. Burial to follow at All Saints Cemetery.