Connie Citro Owens Connie Citro Owens, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died Wednesday September 28, at her home. She was a gentle woman with a big smile and a big heart.Connie was born in Akron to Concetta and John Citro. She spent her childhood on North Hill and attended North High School. She was a member of St. Martha parish. Connie was proud of her Italian heritage. She enjoyed making pasta and meatballs to the delight of her family and friends.For the past 40 years Connie lived in Jacksonville where she met and married Robert E. Owens. They enjoyed a wonderful life together with many laughs and much love.Connie is survived by her husband Robert (R.E.); daughters Linda Bennett, Joanna (Eddie) Allison, and Marilyn Bennett of Akron, Ohio, Pamela (Chuck) Wehde of Jacksonville and Paula (Mike) McCormick of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren Lisa (Mark) Preston of Hudson, Ohio; Abby McCormick and Bryce Wehde; great-grandchildren Ava and Ben Preston; sister Mary (Mario) Buzzelli of Havelock, North Carolina; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Billie Jean Owens; mother-in-law Mrs. Dorothy Rae Owens; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends. Connie was preceded in death by father, John; mother, Concetta; and stepfather Antonio Giampietro.The family would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida; nurse Julie; and personal care-givers Shawn, Melvina, LaTasha, Helen and Andrea.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her memory to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4731 Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Fr. Michael Houle officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-6 PM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)355-9545. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM in Oak Grove Cemetery, Branford, Florida..4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763