Genevieve M. Cousino

Genevieve M. Cousino, age 104 of Erie, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. Born August 14, 1919 in Detroit, MI, Genevieve was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mae (Blanchette) Gardner. She attended St. Mary Academy for three years and graduated from Monroe High School in 1937. On November 29, 1941, she married Alton L. Cousino in Monroe. She joined her husband, working on the family farm, and together they raised five children. Alton preceded her in death on June 13, 2005. Genevieve embraced the many facets of being a wife, mother, and the hard work and dedication of farming. She possessed the ability of being the help-mate extraordinaire. Well into her mid 80’s, she worked alongside her husband on the farm until his passing. Afterward, she enjoyed family day trips, reading novels, doing crossword puzzles, and especially the 15 times she traveled to Florida to visit her son Sam and his family. Genevieve was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Erie. A devoted Catholic, in recent years she availed herself to the beautiful Mass and devotions offered each day televised on Eternal Word Television Network. Her day began with prayer and ended in prayer. She was a faith-filled, generous person who frequently expressed what a wonderful childhood she had. Genevieve is survived by her children, Phyllis Gilday of Barnstable, MA, John (Irene) Cousino of Erie, Frank Cousino of Temperance, and Fred Cousino of Erie; daughter-in-law, Karen Cousino of Palm Coast, FL; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Genevieve was preceded in death by a son, Sam Cousino; two sisters, Geraldine Ohlman and Germaine McMullen; daughter-in-law, Lana Cousino; and son-in-law, Bill Gilday. Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th at Bacarella Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. by Deacon Ken Trabbic. Genevieve will lie in state at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Erie. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by the church pastor, Rev. Fr. Don LaCuesta followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Erie. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph School in Erie, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

Genevieve M. Cousino

August 14, 1919 - April 24, 2024