Obituaries/Services

Giorgio Giardina, aged 89, of Brooklyn, NY, beloved husband of Palma ( Giudice ) Giardina, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 25 2023.

Born and raised in Pozzallo, Sicily, Italy. Giorgio entered as a carpentry apprentice in Pozzallo and immigrated to Brooklyn, NY at the request of his father, Salvatore Giardina, in 1951. Giorgio was a master carpenter and enjoyed working on his home and making shopping trips with his wife Palma. Giorgio enjoyed visiting his hometown, Pozzallo, and enjoyed seeing his family and friends in Sicily. Giorgio was affectionally called “nonno” by his grandchildren and Uncle Gino and Gino by his family and friends. Giorgio always had a smile and was always willing to help people in need.

Giorgio’s memory will be lovingly remembered by his wife Palma, his children Salvatore Giardina and his wife Sharon Marie Giardina of Easton, Connecticut; Concetta Marie Giardina of Manhattan, New York, Patrizia Peter and her husband David Peter of Kings Park, New York, two grandchildren, and his sister Grazia Giardina of Pozzallo, Sicily, Italy.

Giorgio was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore Giardina and Concetta BonGiardina, two brothers Saverio Giardina and Giovanni Giardina.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association

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Visitation: Friday 2:00pm~4:00pm & 6:00pm~9:00pm

Funeral Mass: Saturday 9:30am St. Athanasius

Entombment: Marlboro Memorial Crypt