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Nick Giardina |
| September 22, 1933 - March 16, 2010 |
Eastchester
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| Visitation: 2-4 & 7-9 PM March 17, 2010 at Westchester Funeral Home, Inc. |
| Funeral: 10:30 AM March 18, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church |
| Cono “Nick” Giardina, a longtime resident of Eastchester, NY, passed away on March 16 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Nick was born to Rosaria and Ignazio Giardina. He is survived by partner Pat, sons Paul and Jon, grandsons Nick, Chris and Jonathan and siblings Bill and Josephine. Predeceased by his wife Marie and loving daughter Cara. Nick spent his career with JP Morgan working a variety of roles for 40 years before his retirement. He was very well known and respected for his involvement with MADD, where he lobbied for laws regarding drinking and driving. Nick loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting, investing, gardening and trips to Atlantic City and the Shore. Nick brought love and joy to all who surrounded him. He was a bright spirit with a huge heart. Everyday people were inspired by Nick’s outlook, positive attitude on life and genuineness. His kindness towards others will always be remembered. Nick lived his life with grace and dignity as he did in his passing. Nick was the adored patriarch of a large and extended family. Nick’s memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Visitation will be at WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 190 Main St, Eastchester on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Eulogy at 8:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, 53 Winterhill Rd, Tuckahoe at 10:30 am. Donations can be made to MADD or The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. |
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Guestbook Comments
Posted at: 3/20/2010 9:52 AM
By: Marcia Basto (Stellate)
So sorry we could not make the funeral. Nick was a wonderful man. Marie was my first cousin. Lee & I are sorry he passed. Marcia & Lee Stellate
Posted at: 3/18/2010 1:48 PM
By: Joseph Klein, Director of Guidance & Counseling @ Iona Prep
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Nick. I had just one opportunity to talk to him and it was evident what a special person he was. More importantly, the numbers of students who told me how he had affected them with his talk was very impressive. We were blessed by him.
Posted at: 3/16/2010 9:22 PM
By: MARILYN ZAYAC
My husbsnd, Steve was Marie's (Nick's wife) brother. Nick did more than anyone else to make me feel comfortable in this family. He was the kind of guy who did anything he could to make things better. The world was definitely better because of him.
Posted at: 3/16/2010 7:41 PM
By: Cousin Nick ( Butch) Stellate
When i think of Nick I think of a good man, caring and loving father and friend to everyone who knew him. I spent special time with Nick and cousin Marie when Cara was suddenly taken away from them. You really get to know someone when they're hurting for their loved one. I witnessed incredable sadness, yet through it all Nick showed the strength that he had to have to keep his wife Marie and family together . You look back at a man's life and try to sum it up in a few paragraphs. Nick was extra sensitive to people's feelings; always looking at the good in people. I know that he will be remembered now and forever.
Posted at: 3/16/2010 7:26 PM
By: Bonnie and Herb Katz, Kim Martinez, Betsy Bach and family, Jacqueline Kay
Andrea and Jo, Our hearts are with you. Nick left a mark on everyone he met and his influence will be felt for years to come. How lucky so many people are to have such strong and wonderful memories. We are very sorry for your loss and wish to be there for anything you might need. All our love
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