Philomena Nardella

Philomena ( Giannone) Nardella, 93 of Auburn passed away peacefully, Tuesday , September 14,2021 at Finger Lakes Center For Living.
   She was a life resident of Auburn, the daughter of the late Michael and Stella ( DeJoy) Giannone. She retired from General Electric after more than 25 years of service . Philomena would remain close to her fellow colleagues and continue for many years enjoying their company in weekly luncheons at several of our local establishments. She was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church, a member of their Holy Rosary and Scapular Society and volunteered for various church functions. She enjoyed crocheting for her family and friends, especially her beautiful afghan blankets. Philomena loved to cook and was known for her delicious Italian cookies.
   She is survived by her loving children, daughter Debbie ( Gary) Caiola of Jupiter,FL., son Thomas Nardella and longtime companion Crystal Currier of Auburn, grandson Thomas Nardella Jr. and companion Jessica Legursky, three great- grandchildren Bella, Tom - Tom, and Tyler Nardella as well as several nieces .
   In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband Frank in 2014 and a brother Michael Giannone Jr.
   Friends and relatives are invited to join the family this Friday afternoon at 1:30 pm in St. Mary’s Church for Philomena’s Mass of Christian burial. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

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