Laura R. Gentile

Laura Rita Gentile passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  She was the daughter of Harold and Lena (LaSalle) Bertoncini, born on February 16, 1929, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Staten Island, NY.

Laura was an alumnus of New Dorp High School and was employed as a secretary at Fordham University.  She then went on to work for the Department of Defense as a contract specialist and retired after 30 years of service.

She was married to Eugene J. Gentile for 55 years before his death- he served with the U.S. Air Force until his retirement after 20 years.

Laura came to Punta Gorda in 1986 and was a member of the Ladies Guild and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Sacred Heart Church.

Laura will be deeply missed by her sisters Katherine, Jo and Roseanne; and her 21 nieces and nephews. 

A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 11:00 am.

To express condolences to the family and share in celebrating the life of Laura, please visit www.JohnsonTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.  Arrangements are by Johnson Taylor Funeral and Cremation.