Obituary of Pauline E. Emperor

Mrs. Pauline Elaine “Pege” Gonza Emperor, 93, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Commons at St. Anthony, Auburn. A native of Auburn, she was the daughter of Trophy and Antonina Gonza, and a graduate of Auburn High Schools. Early in her career she was the Manager of the Maloney Lumber Company, Auburn. A 36-year resident of Dover, N.H., Pege and her late husband, Joseph Emperor, returned to Auburn in 2010 and resided on West Genesee Street Road. He predeceased her in 2011. She loved being with her family, sewing, crocheting and needlepoint. Her favorite trips were to the ocean, always looking for the best salt water taffy. Surviving are a son, Timothy and his wife Jane Emperor, Auburn; two grandchildren, Nicholas and wife Elizabeth Emperor, Enterprise, Oregon, and Jaime Emperor, Concord, N.H.; great-grandchildren, Malakei and Atticus Emperor; several nieces, nephews, including Thomas and Joyce Harkins, Concord, N.C. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, three brothers and three sisters. A private service was held at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. John Gathenya, pastor of Holy Family Church, officiating. Interment was held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Church Roof Fund. Farrell’s Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South St. Auburn, NY