Beverly Ann Radio, age 94, passed away on May 6, 2018.

Bev was born in La Salle, Illinois on February 12, 1924.  She was born to be a dedicated daughter, sister, wife and mother and devoted her entire life to her family.  Her home was always immaculate and welcoming to friends and relatives and the friends of her five children.

Bev married Michael Radio on June 22, 1946, shortly after he returned from serving his country during World War II and they remained devoted to each other for more than 71 years.  They raised five children and supported them in every activity in which they participated.

She was a woman of deep faith.  For many years she attended daily Mass with her husband Mike and made regular retreats for Catholic Women at the Rochester Motherhouse.

Bev and Mike were avid dancers and dominated the dance floor whenever there was music at a gathering of family or friends.  They especially enjoyed dancing to the music of the big bands during their courtship and throughout their long lives together.  They were always in perfect step with each other on the dance floor, in raising their family and on the major decisions of life.  The only time they became active competitors with each other was at the family ping-pong table where their matches were always lively and entertaining.

Bev and Mike were also partners in their home-based craft business for many years with Bev providing many counted cross-stitch products, baby blankets and comforters.

Bev was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed sewing and reading.  She left family members countless pictures, cards and bookmarks graced by her gift for coloring which she took up later in life.

Bev is survived by her husband; children, Suzanne (David) Finkelstein, Bill (Deb) Radio, Peggy Radio, Nancy (Bernie) Matzek and Kathy (Donnie) Gibson; her eleven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Vince and Anna Jones; and her four siblings Marty, Ken, Rita and Pat.

A funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, May 11 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester  with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 10 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with prayer service at 6:30 pm. Visitation will also be held one half hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Season's Hospice in Rochester. Click Here for a direct link to Season's Hospice