Obituary of Veronica P. Monfardini

Veronica Monfardini passed away peacefully early Friday morning, September 29th, at her home surrounded by her family. Her sons, daughter, and grandchildren gathered around, read scripture, sang hymns, prayed the Rosary and other prayers with her. A few hours later, she went home to her Savior. Veronica "Ronnie" Barton was born in 1923 on May 10 to George and Kathryn Barton, the youngest of 6 children. She married Louis "Bucky" Monfardini on November 17th, 1945. She moved to Landisville with her new husband where she remained ever since. Early on, Ronnie worked at the Philadelphia Naval Yard and as a Bell Telephone Operator in New Jersey. She then opened and operated the Family Health Spa for several years. Her and her husband decided to start a family and she spent the remaining years as a homemaker and devoted mother, grandmom, Aunt, cousin and friend to many. Ronnie was an active member of Our Lady of Victories Church and School. She belonged to the PTA as an officer and held many fundraisers for the school and parish. Ronnie was predeceased by her parents, George and Kathryn Barton Sr., her brother George Barton Jr., and sisters, Marie, Kathryn, Dorothy, and Eleanor. She is survived by her four children, Veronica Fioresi, Joseph, Tom, and David Monfardini. Her son-in-law Ronald Fioresi and daughter-in-law, Roseanne Monfardini. Her three grandchildren, Mark and Rhonda Fioresi and Tommy Jr. Monfardini. Her two grandchildren-in-law, Lauren Fioresi and Sarah Clark and great-grandchild, Kathryn Fioresi. Ronnie was a vibrant and loving member of her community who would light up a room. Her Irish spirit was infectious, always making people laugh and seeing the best in everyone. She loved her Savior, family, and friends. She loved family get-togethers and singing hymns and old time songs. Her favorite hymns were "Here I am Lord", "How Great Thou Art", and "Ave Maria". She was an avid card player and enjoyed having fun with her friends, especially Sr. Lillian, Sr. Berniden, Joan, Joanne, and Betty.