Veronica Brienze

January 16, 1919 - April 13, 2015

VERONICA BRIENZE Veronica Brienze, 96, of Hallstead, PA passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2015 at Meadow View Senior Living Center. Veronica is predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anna Seman, nine brothers, and sisters, first husband, Daniel Dorning, and second husband of 60 years, Joseph Brienze. She is survived by two sons, Daniel and Catherine Dorning and Thomas and Carole Brienze; four grandchildren, Michelle and Cody Brown, Jennifer and Michael Kerilla, Joseph Brienze and Sarah Kuss, and Jessica and Ryan Madugno; six great-grandchildren, Thomas and Samantha Frailey, Evan and Cayleigh Madugno, and Jacob and Mackenzie Brown; a sister-in-law, Toni Weller; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Doris Tenety. Veronica or Ronnie as she was known to her friends, was born and raised in Ginter, PA. She then moved to Paterson, NJ, and eventually to Windsor, NY in 1960. She and Joe spent many happy years on their beautiful High Hickory Farm, until moving to Hallstead, PA in 1990. Ronnie was a huge long time NY Mets fan, fantastic story teller, and avid gardener. Veronica, mom, gram, Ronnie, will be missed greatly by her loving family and friends. At her request, there will be a graveside service at the Lanesboro Cemetery at a later date.