Lillian R. Covillo

Lillian Covillo, 89, Denver native. Ballet dancer and Co-founder of the Colorado Ballet Company. Preceded in death by Co-founder and partner, Freidann Parker, her parents, John and Philomena Covillo, her sister, Betty (Jim) Strong. Miss Covillo is survived by her nephews: Jim (Debbi), John (Becky) and Joe Strong: her nieces Janet (George) Wasson and Jeanine (Dan) Erickson. She is also survived by numerous great- nieces and nephews and her Colorado Ballet family. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Reception to follow service. Family suggests contributions to the Colorado Ballet Founders' Fund c/o The Colorado Ballet, 1278 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203.