[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING EMILIA MARIA PLACANICA

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2021

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Emilia 
Maria Placanica, of Warren, Ohio, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 
February 21, 2021 at the age of 83.
  Emilia was born on May 8, 1937 in Caulonia, Regio Calabria, Italy, 
daughter of Ilario and Rosa.
  Emilia married the love of her life, Francesco Carmelo ``Frank'' 
Placanica on October 13, 1957. They shared 52 years of marriage 
together until Frank's passing in 2010.
  Prior to coming to the United States in 1960, Emilia graduated and 
held a degree as a tailor for men and women's garments. She retired 
after a 30-plus year career working in various department stores.
  Mrs. Placanica enjoyed sewing, cooking, knitting, crocheting, making 
ceramics, reading, being with friends and family, however, she most 
enjoyed and loved babysitting her grandchildren. Emilia was a God-
fearing woman and greatly enjoyed reading prayers in Italian.
  Emilia will be dearly missed by her children, Anna Maria Placanica of 
Washington, D.C., Sandra ``Sandy'' Placanica--Frazeskos of Warren, 
Renee Placanica of Warren, and Antonio F ``Tony' Placanica of Liberty, 
and grandchildren, Francesca, Isabella and Georgio Frazeskos, Francesco 
McElrath, Adrianna, Olivia and triplets, Antonio, Francesco and 
Dominico Placanica. In New York, Emilia leaves her niece, Rosa 
Placanica, along with her children (great-niece/nephew) Angelica 
Blazina-Mantovani and family and Fabio Blazina. Additionally, Emilia 
leaves many family members abroad to include sister-in-law Rosa 
(Australia), as well many nieces, nephews, great-niece and nephews, 
cousins in Italy and Australia.
  Emilia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; 
daughter, Angelina Placanica; two brothers and three sisters.
  My family and I are proud to be friends with Emilia's daughter, 
Sandy, and her grandson, Georgio. My deepest condolences go out to the 
Placanica Family and to all whose lives Emilia touched.

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