Verna Pino Ceneviva
April 1, 1931 – March 25, 2025
All who knew Verna loved her. Her radiant smile could light up a room, and her warmth and kindness shone through in everything she did.
Verna Pino Ceneviva, 93, of Lansdale, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. She was born to Matteo and Catherine Pino, founders of the renowned Lansdale Italian Bakery.
Verna attended Notre Dame High School in Wyncote, PA, and later earned a Paralegal Degree from Penn State University.
In 1949, Verna met the love of her life, Joseph Francis Ceneviva, at a mutual friend’s wedding in Glenside, PA. While Joe was in the Air Force, Verna faithfully wrote to him, and in September 1955, they were married. Together, they built a beautiful life, wintering in Naples, FL, and traveling to Europe to visit family and explore the world. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year.
Verna is survived by her husband and her beloved daughters, Marie Walsh (Donald), Karen Jancay (Paul), and Dina Hanzok (Sean). She was a proud grandmother to Donald Walsh III (Andrea), Joseph Walsh (Alice), Jeffrey Ball (Hannah), Gregory Ball (Riley), Andrew Ball (Becca), and Carly Ball. She also cherished her seven great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Ryan and Aiden Walsh, Abigail, Micaela, Harper and her namesake, Delaney Verna Ball. She is also survived by many extended family members and close friends, especially Barbara and John Walko who lovingly cared for her always. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Nicholas Pino, and her grandson, Matthew Joseph Walsh.
Verna’s friendships were treasured and numerous. She found great joy in hosting gatherings, shopping trips, dining out, playing mahjong, and attending fashion shows. She had a deep passion for cooking, baking, sewing, and lively conversation. Her family and friends will forever remember the warmth of her home, always filled with love, laughter, and the comforting aromas of her delicious Italian cooking.
Dedicated to her career, Verna worked as a legal secretary and paralegal for nearly 50 years at Landis & Williams in Lansdale, PA and in Blue Bell, PA: Lesser & Kaplan and Kaplan, Stewart, Meloff, Reiter & Stein.
A woman of faith, Verna was a devoted member of St. Stanislaus Parish in Lansdale, PA. and a founding member of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales, PA.
Visitation will be from 10AM until 10:50AM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454. Verna’s Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM. Interment at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Verna’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer or Matthew Walsh Teen Center at the Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church.
Verna was a hugely positive influence in the early days after the founding of Kaplin Stewart. She not only provided invaluable professional guidance to our staff but she also her personal warmth and good nature to our workplace . All of us at Kaplin Stewart who worked with her have fond memories.
Thank you for your kind remembrance of mom. She certainly had a passion for her career and for her family and friends.
My heartfelt condolences Uncle Joe and cousins Marie, Karen and Dina. I have fond memories visiting you all and my Nonno Giuseppe Pino and Tio Matteo as a child when I would come with my parents and Pino and my brothers Nickie and Mark.
Our thoughts and hearts and prayers are with you.
Your cousin Joseph (Eddie) Pino
Tyler, Texas
Thank you so much for your kind words. We have wonderful memories of your visits.
My beautiful loving dancing Godmother and cousin. Always loved family and parties. Her faith was strong.. We were blessed to be apart of her world.love you, dance with the Angel’s. Till we see each other again.
Marlene and Anthony
Thank you Marlene. Your kind words bring us comfort.
Dear Joe and family.
We are sorry to hear about Verna’s passing. She was always such a wonderful woman. We certainly had some good times together in Florida and our trip to Italy and Sicily.
Our deepest condolences,
David and Ingrid
Thank you David and Ingrid, I know she has fond memories of your time together. Thank you for your kind words.
It was great pleasure knowing such a butiful person like you. will be always remembered. Love you
Oh Ekaterine, what a life saver you are. You are the only care giver mom didn’t fire! Thank you for your patience, your kindness and your love. You made her final days a little easier for all of us.
Our deepest sympathies to Joe and their kids and grandchildren. I can say without a doubt my dad ( Chubby ) adored Verna , she and Joe were his closest cousins . I also loved being around her , she had a happy attitude and AWESOME hair !!!!
Condolences,
Terry (Calafati ) & Andrew Maseloff
Hi Terry, You are absolutely correct. They were a tight group. Thank you for your kind words. They do bring us comfort.
Verna was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Every time I saw her smile it always warmed my heart. Verna will always be cherished by everyone who knew her. God Bless you my friend. ❤️🌹
Pat, Thank you so much for your kind words. Mom was an amazing woman and wonderful mom! I know she cherished your friendship.
What a beautiful woman, and someone who greatly influenced me during my childhood years. You were so warm and welcoming, and always made me feel so comfortable. Thank you for the many pasta dinners, and the Italian Wedding Soup, and Christmas cookie recipes you gave me 50 years ago, which I still make today. More than anything, thank you for being the role model you were on being a fun loving mom who opened her arms and her home to everyone.
Oh Janet, I remember all of this as if it were yesterday. In those days we developed a special bond with all the moms. We were all quite lucky to have the very best! Thank you for sharing these memories. They bring us comfort.
Our family – from Nicolas Pino, (now in heaven) Cousin of Verna- Ruth Pino, Joseph Edward Pino, Nicholas S Pino & Mark Pino join together to wish God’s blessings & Condolences to Joe Ceneviva & entire family. We truly loved Verna & rejoice that she is with the Savior that she loved
Oh Ruth, thank you so much for your kind words. We remember your visits and how much joy they brought. Mom was an amazing woman and wonderful mom!
Our family – from Nicolas Pino, (now in heaven) Cousin of Verna- Ruth Pino, Joseph Edward Pino, Nicholas S Pino & Mark Pino join together to wish God’s blessings & Condolences to Joe Ceneviva & entire family. We truly loved Verna & rejoice that she is with the Savior that she loved
I will cherish all the family parties we had at her house. I have many fond memories of Aunt Verna and my family. She will be truly missed.
Patty, Thank you so much for sharing your memories. Thank you especially for the visits that you made to her. She cherished the visits and you. She was an amazing woman for sure!