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1929

DIED

2013

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Lena Gagliardi Obituary

LENA GAGLIARDI, on May 20, 2013 of Massapequa, New York. Beloved wife of Pasquale of 62 years of marriage. Loving mother of Anne (John) Burmester and Linda Gagliardi. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Vivian and Leann Burmester. Fond great grandmother of Michael and Anthony Burmester. Fond sister of James Caligueri, Jessie Cilluffo, Mary Dina, Ann Provenzano and Jennie Mosca. Lena enjoyed cooking and traveling.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, call hours are 2:00 to 4:30 and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. ~
Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, 855 Carmen's Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 ~
Interment to follow to Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Pinelawn Road, Farmingdale, New York ~

We hope you can attend. Please access the following link for further details, floral orders, directions and to sign Lena's Guest Book.

Offering our deepest condolences during this very difficult time.
~ The Staff of James Funeral Home ~

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 20, 2013.

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Dom Gagliardi

May 23, 2013

Hello All,

I have just received this and am shocked and saddened to hear this. I know I have been absent in your lives for so long but Aunt Lena has and will always have a special place in my heart as all of you. I'll always remember her laughter, cooking gentleness and special smile. Love you!

Leann Burmester

May 23, 2013

Nana the holidays won't be the same without you but I know you will always be with us in spirit. I am so happy to have had so many great memories with you. I love you so much! Rest In Peace Nana! Love Always, Leann

Sha-Sha Gagliardi Walker

May 23, 2013

Really enjoying the photos and all the memories. Love and Peace to all that had the great fortune to have Aunt Lena in their lives. May our memories continue to warm our hearts.
smiles

Darlene McLucas

May 23, 2013

What a beautiful page for Aunt Lena...so many beautiful pictures.... What a testament to be married for 62 years....that's incredible. I have many fond memories going to your home for visits....lots of love and prayers to all of you. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Special hug to Uncle Patty, Linda and Annie...love you!

Annie BURMESTER

May 22, 2013

Mom not a day will go by that I will not think of you. I will miss you very much. Love Annie

Annie BURMESTER

May 22, 2013

Mom not a day will go by that I will not think of you. I will love you forever. Love you always Annie

Linda Gagliardi

May 22, 2013

Mom, you are my best friend and going to miss you very much. You will always be in my heart. Love Linda

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