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Anna Garfi Obituary
of Binghamton
formerly of Brooklyn
Anna Garfi, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Elizabeth Church Manor. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Garfi; son, Salvatore Garfi; and brother, Anthony Gasser. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Erika Garfi, Florida; daughter, Connie Masel, Binghamton; daughter-in-law, Vivian Garfi, Maryland; grandchildren, Christina and Kerry Hughes, Binghamton, Anna and Frederick Schrimpe, Woolwich, Maine, Gabrielle and Robert DeCastillia, Moyock, N.C., Vivian and David Hammond, Binghamton, Lynn Garfi, San Diego, Calif., Barbara and John Christofor, Wallingford, Conn.; 11 great-grandchildren, also several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Anna was born in Naples, Italy. She lived and worked in New York City as a garment worker and her top priority in life was always her family. She will be deeply missed as she was deeply loved.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, corner of Fayette and Court Streets, Binghamton. The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Church from 9-10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Pine Lawn, N.Y. at the convenience of the family. Please consider memorial contributions in Anna's memory to United Methodist Home, 10 Acre Place, Binghamton, N.Y. 13904; or to St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 37 Fayette St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13901. Arrangements are by the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna Garfi
Christina Hughes
October 1, 2008
Dear Grandma, thanks for all the many years of love and joy you brought to my life and the lives of so many others. You were an inspiration to us all. We will sorely miss all your great cooking, your incredible Christmas villages, your many acts of thoughtfulness and sacrificial giving. Most of all, we will miss you! Until we meet again, you are loved.
Suzi & John Frappier
September 15, 2008
I only met Anna twice but she left a wonderful, lasting impression. She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful family.
She will be missed.
deborah abgott
September 9, 2008
Anna Garfi, Gram, one of the spunkiest ladies I have ever met. I too will miss her, but more, I treasure having memories of her that will last a lifetime.
Mary Feheley
September 8, 2008
Dear Chris and Family,
I was Blessed to meet Gram a couple of times. What a marvelous woman! All of you took such great care of her. Please know my Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Kelly Peterson
September 8, 2008
A truly unique and wonderful lady Grandma Garfi was. I will miss her and all she brought to this world.
Stacy Jackson
September 3, 2008
Christina and family,
What an incredible journey you have taken with your grandmother. The stories you've told have made her come to life for us. What an incredible testimony to families with elderly members you have been for taking such great care and showing such amazing love and patience when it wasn't always easy. God bless you and your family in your time of loss.
Janet Abel
September 3, 2008
To Anna's family, you have our sympathy- God bless you-
Rev. Janet Abel
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