Jenna Leigh Gazzillo's Obituary
Jenna Leigh Gazzillo, 34, passed away on March 2, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
She was born on March 22, 1989, to Scott and Barb Soza in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jenna attended North Royalton High School, class of 2007, where she met her husband and high school sweetheart, Antimo "Paul" Gazzillo. She then attended Ohio University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in communications.
She married Paul on June 6, 2014, and they have been married just short of 10 years.
Jenna enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, cooking, and travelling with her family. She owned and operated Gazzillo Home Staging since 2021. Interior design was one of her many passions. Above all, Jenna loved spending quality time with her many close friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all.
In addition to her husband Antimo "Paul" Gazzillo, she is survived by her son Francis Grayson Gazzillo; parents Scott (Barb) Soza; siblings Corey (Jesse) Durichko, Kylie (John) Mason, and Lauren (Justin) Wernke; grandparents Russell (Marlene) Klaehn; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
VISITATION will be held on THURSDAY, March 7th from 3pm – 7pm at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on FRIDAY, March 8th at 11am, also at Jardines.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Jenna Gazzillo Foundation and Scholarship Fund. Donations will be used to support a scholarship fund for a North Royalton High School student who has been touched by breast cancer during their lives.
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