Giardino, Leanora E., a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, of Pembroke Pines, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 12, 2014, after 97 wonderful years of life. She was born on October 11, 1917, in Bronx, NY. She was the daughter of the late, Samuel Frusciante and Rose Capobianco. Survived by her daughter, Bernadette Brodmerkel; sons, Anthony Lorraine Giardino, William Laura Giardino and Robert Giardino; sisters, Jean Annunziato, Dorothy Citro and Elizabeth Mestanza; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visittaion will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 4-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, December 15, 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7450 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024.
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VanderWyde Family (Cooper City FL)
December 12, 2014, 12:00 am
Sleep in Heavenly peace, dear Friend. We miss you already.
Geri Billings (Pembroke Pines FL)
December 12, 2014, 12:00 am
Free at last, free at last. No more suffering and pain. I imagine she flew right into heaven and into the arms of our Holy Father. Heaven has another angel today.
Gonzalez (Fernandina Beach FL United States)
December 12, 2014, 12:00 am
Such a strong woman. A God loving spirit. May you live on in our memories and laughter;in the faces of our children; and in the spirit of our prayers. Rest in peace.
Frank & Terry Ficara (Pembroke Pines FL USA)
December 13, 2014, 12:00 am
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers xo
Fran Shealy (Odessa FL Hillsborough)
December 13, 2014, 12:00 am
Bill and Laura,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Our prayers are with you.
We love you,
Fran and Medford
Melissa Marciano (St. Petersburg FL USA)
December 13, 2014, 12:00 am
Although I only got to interact with Lee intermittently growing up, the love for her family, tenacity, and committment to her faith and church were constantly demonstrated. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time. She led a life to be remembered and celebrated. After serving here for 97 years, may she rest in peace and God keep her blessed.
Linda M. THYRRE (Madeira Beach FL USA)
December 14, 2014, 12:00 am
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Lee and our condolences go out to the entire Giardino family. You are all truly blessed to have had the time you did with her. So treasure those times and know that she is resting peacefully now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
Linda, Mike, Michael and Marie
Frank and Fran Kulzer (Hollywood FL USA)
December 14, 2014, 12:00 am
Lee mothered our Family for many years.
Her loving, caring ways was inspiring to everyone who were fortunate to know her.
She will be missed by all of us at St. Bernadette’s parish in Hollywood.
We know that she is singing with the angles in God’s presence.
Toni Rubano (Auburndale FL)
December 14, 2014, 12:00 am
Mama Giardino you are loved and will be missed by all. I know you entered the pearly gates of Heaven with your favorite pair of shoes on and were greeted by our Savior. My Deepest Condolences and Sympathy to my Florida Family. God Speed Mama.
Love Forever & Always,
Toni
Russ, Carol and family (Pembroke Pines FL)
December 15, 2014, 12:00 am
So many years and so many memories.
She was part of our lives too. Craig and Raymond often talk about growing up on 88th Way and Lee during their younger years. The older you get those memories become very special. We love you and your family and our prayers are with you all. Love, Carol Russ, Craig and Ray