1929
2017
Our beloved mother Despina “Desi”Argenzio, age 88 of Palm Harbor Florida passed away on August 10th 2017
The memorial service will be held on September 7th 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Marks Chapel 2655 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor.
Desi was born in London, England to Florence and Costas Constantinou the 28th of May 1929. Her family moved to New York when she was a few months old.
She graduated from Julia Richmond High School earning a college scholarship. She graduated with a secretarial degree instead of pursuing her passions of singing and acting.
Desi was married to Joseph Argenzio in 1952 for 62 years. They won the contest to be married on the nationally syndicated TV show Bride and Groom.
After years of being a homemaker Desi worked in a bank, climbing the ladder of positions with her dedication and work ethic of honesty and reliability.
She enjoyed singing and dancing, knitting and crocheting, travel to foreign countries, her garden of flowers and Meyer Lemons, being a part of the Foot Loose and Fancy Dancers in Highland Lakes and being with her family.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, sister Elleny and husband Joseph.
Desi is survived by her children Michael, Diane and Steven Argenzio, her grandchildren William and Nicole Argenzio, her great grandchild Abigail Conti and niece Donna, great nieces Audra & Janna and nephew Ricky.
She was dearly loved and will greatly be missed.
I lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Dementia Caregiver Resources, Inc. P.O. Box 7677, Seminole, Fl. 33775
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
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October 30, 2017
Myra Dickens
Desi and Joe were a wonderful couple - a joy to know them here in Highland Lakes.
August 26, 2017
Ann Cannon-Lubecki
A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. Great memories of dancing with her with the Foot Fancy Dancers and Little Theater. Now she is singing and dancing with the Angels.
August 14, 2017
Gail Esker
Fond memories or our shared moments at Highland Lakes.....
August 12, 2017
A very proud and lovely lady. She will be missed. God Bless!!!
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