Florence Alfano West

Florence Alfano West,96, of Washington, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, in Kade Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Italy, on January 13, 1909, a daughter of Carmine and Vienna Granato Alfano. She is a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Her biggest joy was her family. On June 27, 1926, she married Louis West, who died on March 23, 1986. Surviving are two sons, Louis West, Jr., and R. Douglas West, both of Washington; a daughter, Betty Jane Ruffa of Washington; eleven grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are a son, C. Robert West, two brothers, Frank and Samuel Alfano; and three sisters, Mary, Ernie, and Julia. No public visitation will be held and services will be private and held at the convenience of the family with interment in Washington Cemetery.