Obituary of Phyllis Renna

Phyllis Renna 97, of Williston Park, N.Y. passed away on December 29,2021.  Born on November 24, 1924 in Queens, N.Y. She was the daughter of Mildred and John Mele.  She was preceeded in death by her husband Ernest, her son Dennis, mother Mildred and father John.  Phyllis is survived by her three sons Robert, Gary and Wayne as well as her grandchildren Erin, Jesse, Travis, and Jack, her great grandchildren Emery and Paige.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Phyllis was a devout Catholic and was an active member of St. Aidan's Parish in Williston Park.  She was an active member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Unit 144, Herricks Leisure Club, and Herricks Seniors.   She was a loyal friend and caring neighbor, always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.  Phyllis will be remembered lovingly and missed always.  Services will be held on Wednesday January 5, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M.  at the Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave. in Williston Park.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 6, 10:00 A.M. at St. Aidain's Catholic Church, 505 Willis Ave. Williston Park.  Internment will be at Calverton National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to: Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/donate 1-800-272-3900.