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Joseph Giordano Obituary
Joseph Giordano, 73, of Bethlehem, and Boynton Beach, FL, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He was the loving husband of Maria (Farnese) Giordano for 52 years. Born in Forchia, Benevento, Italy, he was the son of the late Emiddio and Margherita (Meccariello) Giordano. He emigrated from Italy to the US at age 17. Josephwas a local entrepreneur, who was the founder and owner of the Pizza Village franchise in the Lehigh Valley. He was also a successful real estate investor. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. He had a passion for golf and belonged to the Tuscany Bay Golf Club in Florida. Josephs work ethic, generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with strength and integrity. Survivors: wife, Maria, at home; son, the Honorable Emil Giordano, and his wife, Tina; daughter, Margaret Giordano, and her husband, Adriano Tesone, all of Hanover Twp.; son, Joseph Giordano, and his wife, Julia, of New York City; sisters, Gemma and Pupetta; brothers, Michele and his wife, Anna Maria, and Angelo and his wife, Elena, all of Italy; grandchildren, Victoria, Joseph, Caden and Charlotte. He was predeceased by his sister, Suor Angelica. Services: 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem Twp., PA 18020. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. both at the church. The arrangements are entrusted to the Cantelmi Funeral Home,Bethlehem. Entombment will be in the Holy Saviour Cemetery Mausoleum, Bethlehem. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephs name to the ACS New York City Hope Lodge, 132 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge provides lodging, programs and services to cancer patients and their caregivers. Online condolences at www.cantelmifuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Giordano
Maureen Iafrate
July 30, 2010
Dearest Mary and Family Members:
I just learned of Joe's passing today. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I have been in N.Y. for the last few months as my sister just passed away from pancreatic cancer.
Joe was a very kind and generous man and a good friend of Frank's . They enjoyed their friendship. May you all find peace in all his accomplishments during his lifetime and his undivided love and devotion to all his family.
Sincerely,
Maureen
Dawn Marie Bodor (Iafrate)
July 30, 2010
Dear Mrs. Giordano & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my heart and prayers.
July 25, 2010
Dear Emil & family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Though I had never met your dad, I knew he was a great man simply by the way you always spoke of him. Its been a tough year for you and I pray that God gives you the strength and comfort at this difficult time. And remember, your Dad and Mark are enjoying each other's company just as we did earlier this year! Take care, We love you, Chris & Kristine Feliciani, Pam, Meg and Sam
Mike, Maggi, Michael & Alexandra Fink
July 23, 2010
Dear Maria, Emil, Margaret & Joseph,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout this long painful year. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joe. A very close family friend who was more like an uncle in our family. He had a zest for life and will be greatly missed. May God's grace help you find peace in knowing that you will always have the wonderful memories and Joe's strong legacy to sustain you. His spirit will forever live in your hearts. God Bless the Giordano Family.
July 23, 2010
Dear Mary, Emil, Margaret, Joe and families...Gary and I learned of the sad news of Joe through Marion. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that Joe is now out of his suffering and is with the Lord.
Love, Terry, Gary, Allison, Michael and families..South Carolina
Sincerely...The Mirabito Family - Manny, Fiorella, Tony and Nicholas
July 22, 2010
Dear Mary, Emil, Margaret, Joe, and families... We learned of this very sad news while we were in Italy. Please know that we will always remember Joe with fondness. His passion and dedication to his family, friends, and businesses, was a true reflection of the man he really was. May he rest in eternal peace, now free of any pain and suffering. We will continue to pray for all of you during this most difficult time and always. May the memories of this "gentle"man live within your hearts forever.
Marisa&David Jackson
July 22, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 22, 2010
Our sincerest condolances for the family at this very difficult time. The Attorneys at Gross McGinley, LLP.
Ricky Knecht
July 22, 2010
Emil and family,
May the Lord give you comfort during the loss of your father.
Larry Kisslinger
July 22, 2010
Joseph Giordano Family and Friends,
My deep sympathy to all. May memories of time with him console all. God Bless him and may he Rest in Peace. Sincerely,
Anna, Tim, Hayden, and Adrianna O'Neill
July 21, 2010
Dear Maria and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are will you. He will surely be missed.
July 21, 2010
Your dad was a great man. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all of the family and his friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Melonie Polgar Wieder
July 21, 2010
Tina, Emil and family, Very sorry to hear about the passing of Emil's father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sophie and Andy Thom and Family
July 21, 2010
Dear Maria,Joe,Margaret and Emil
We are very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jennifer and Tony Zullo
Chris Dale
July 20, 2010
Emil, my condolences on your loss and may your entire family find solace in the fact that your father is at peace in a better place where his health is now as strong as his faith. As you move ahead you know that he is always there to give you strength when you need it and he smiles on your efforts to pass his work ethic on to your sons.
Your entire family is our prayers at this difficult time.
Joe Mannino
July 20, 2010
To the Giordano family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Joe was a fantastic guy who did so much for everyone, our family included. We will miss him. Our prayers go out to your family.
The Mannino Family
Eugenio La Colla
July 20, 2010
A MAN who loved his Family, his work.. who loved the life, unfortunately we haven't had enough time to learn more by him.
Ciao Giuseppe
We will miss you.
God Bless You
To Maria and all Giordano's family
please accept my deepest condolences.
George Charles
July 20, 2010
My sincere condolences for the loss of your father, Emil. He was very young too have passed on. I pray that you and your family's memories will help heal your sorrow with the passing of time and God's grace. My prayers are with you at this time.
The Beltrami Family
July 19, 2010
To the Giordano family. Your loss is so great. Mr. Giordano's legacy will certainly live on in the loving and caring family he was so proud of. Our hearts go out to all of you.
July 19, 2010
To the Giordano Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are keeping Mr. Giordano in our prayers. Drew, Mary Jane and Nicholas Karabin
July 19, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lorraine Krisanda
July 19, 2010
Dear Maria and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. I remember when he first opened the Pizza Shop in Egypt. He was a great person. My prayers to you and your family.
May his memory be eternal
July 19, 2010
Margaret, Tori, Adriano, and the rest of the Giordano family: My deepest condolences to you during this period of deep saddness and loss. May the many yeats of happiness and wonderful memories help ease your suffering in this time of grief.
Erin Dishong & Family
July 19, 2010
Emil, Tina and the entire Giordano Family: We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Deb Mannicci and Family.
July 19, 2010
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father and father-in-law. Our prayers are with you. Terry & BettyJean Buckno
Dawn & Dave Fritz, Sr
July 19, 2010
Emil & Tina and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. May the special memories you hold dear in your heart see you through these difficult days. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
John and Beverly Schimmel
July 19, 2010
To the Giordano Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the pleasant memories you shared together help you in this time of sorrow.
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