Born and raised in Fall River Massachusetts she moved to Orcas to be with her family at the age of 87 yrs. She was noted for her fine cooking and candy making abilities. She lived at Longhouse where she had many friends, and passed away peacefully at the Islands Convalescent Center in Friday Harbor.

She leaves behind three sons Raymond and John Brogi of Orcas and Peter Brogi of Mt. Lake Terrace and a daughter Binka Nicol of Orcas.Grandchildern Mandy Nigretto,Janis Greenizer, Justin Brogi, and Samuel Brogi, and several great grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends.