ALFANO, Margaret (Begley) age 89 of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008. Margaret was born September 7, 1919 in Domino, KY, daughter of the late John X. and Eve (Hignite) Begley. On August 24, 1940, Margaret married Sam Alfano. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1993. Sam and Margaret owned and operated Alfano's Market in Dayton. Mrs. Alfano is survived by her children, Phyllis (Tom) Ruffin, John (Susan) Alfano and Sam (Christine) Alfano; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; many nieces, nephews and other loving friends and family members. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7700 Dog Leg Road, Dayton, OH 45414, Pastor Kurt Lammi officiating. Interment in Dayton Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors 6-8 PM Monday, December 15, 2008 at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 hila! delphia Dr. at N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Margaret's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/14/2008