Reparata "Rea" Pinto Bianco, 66, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 . She was born in Naples, Italy and moved to the Savannah area in 1981. She was of the Christian faith. Rea was a devoted and compassionate mom who loved her kids more than anything. They use the words "selfless, generous and pretty amazing" to describe their beloved mother. She never put herself first and respected others in all ways. Rea was quick about everything she did, never wasting time. She was full of life, a fun and energetic person. She kept up with her grandkids and always had a loving smile on her face when she was with them. She loved to cook-anything. Her children describe her as the best cook in the world. Rea was preceded in death by her parents, Ciro Pinto and Carolina Capuano Pinto; and is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Debora Bianco-Higgins & Nicholas Higgins, III, and Veronica Bianco-Remion & Christopher Remion; a son and daughter-in-law, Vladimiro Bianco & Jennifer Bianco; brothers, Gennaro Pinto, Gerardo Pinto, Bruno Pinto, and Giuseppe Pinto; sisters, Rosa Smith, Rita Vignola, and Irma Gargiulo, and three grandchildren. The memorial service will be on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home located at 901 West Highway 80 in Pooler, Georgia, with Rev. Roger Browher and Rev. John Fender officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Remembrances may be given to Haven Hospice, 745 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, FL 32065