Obituary of Jennie Florentino

Jennie Bien Florentino, age 72, of Fairfield, a sales associate for Filenes Department Store, died on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Emily Budnick Bien. She was a graduate of Bassick High School in Bridgeport and lived in Fairfield over 42 years. Mrs. Florentino enjoyed gardening and caring for her many pets. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and their young friends, as well. Jennie was also known by many customers for her dedicated work in the Womans Better Sportswear Department at Filenes of Trumbull. Survivors include her beloved husband of 43 years, Mark (Tony) A. Florentino, a daughter, Wanda McCarthy, and her husband, Brian, of Monroe, two cherished grandchildren, Lindsay and Collin, a brother, Anthony Bien, and his wife, Maryann, of Trumbull, and several nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to meet on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Rd. Fairfield for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. There will be no calling hours. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 East 92nd St., NY, NY 10128 or the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT 06897. Arrangements by Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.