Bessie D. Uriani

February 15, 1932 - December 19, 2016

Bessie D. (Benedict) Uriani, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 19th, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Conshohocken before moving to Whitemarsh in 1970. Bessie was born in Conshohocken on February 15, 1932 daughter of the late Bruno and Angeline (Torcalacci) Benedict. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Uriani Jr. for 46 years. She attended Conshohocken Schools and graduated from the former Conshohocken High School Class of 1949. She was a member of the former SS. Cosmas & Damian Church. She worked for Landsdale Tube Company, Essex Wire of Conshohocken and retired from Sharp Corporation in 1990. Beside her husband, Joseph, she is survived by: a son, Joseph V. Uriani of Whitemarsh; and a brother, Angelo Benedict of Conshohocken; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by: 3 brothers, Peter, Joseph and Johnny Benedict; and 3 sisters, Mary Novi, Caroline Borrelli and Veronica Lapenna. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Wednesday morning, December 28th, from 10-11am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette Street, Conshohocken. A Catholic service will commence in the funeral home at 11am. Interment is private.