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Nancy Gentile Obituary

GENTILE - Nancy (Annunziata Pittari), 90, of New Hyde Park, NY, passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 22, 2015. Cherished wife for 61 years of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Grace (John), Patricia (Robert), Christina (Philip), Judy, Ernest (Connie), Nancy Ann (Kevin), Thomas Jr. (Christine), and Joanne (John). Devoted grandmother of Christopher (Dena), Lauren (Michael), Karen (Christopher), Meredith (Reed), Susan, Dana (Michael), Sharon (Jon), Bryan, Robert (Elizabeth), Matthew, Ashley, Craig, Daniel, Domenica, Jamie, Angelina and Valentina. Loving great-grandmother of Christina, Megan, Lindsay, Sara, Lalina, Madison, Patrick, Adam, Sophia, Avery and Jack. Devoted sister of the late Anthony Pittari. Nancy was a long time parishioner of Holy Spirit RC Church and was active in the Rosary Altar Society. She served for many years in The Ladies Auxiliary of the New Hyde Park Fire Dept. She was a seamstress by trade and worked at the Mineola Public Library. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy's name to the Long Island Alzheimers Foundation, LIAF.org, 5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050. Friends may visit on Tuesday 7-9:30 PM & Wednesday 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 PM at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 AM at Holy Spirit RC Church, New Hyde Park, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. www.nhpfh.com

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 24, 2015.

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Grace Ostermann

February 18, 2025

Dear Mom,
How can it be ten years already? Missing you always.
Love,
Grace

Grace Ostermann

February 18, 2023

Dear Mom,
Always remember your love and care.
Love,
Grace

Grace Ostermann

February 18, 2022

Dear Mom, It is almost seven years. Rest assured you remain in our lives. Thoughts of you come back at the most unexpected times. Lots of good memories of your love and your care. Love, Grace

Grace Ostermann

February 23, 2020

Five years have passed, Mom. Your love endures.
Love you always.
Your daughter,
Grace.

March 3, 2015

Dear Grace and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother. You are in my thoughts. Elisa Cohen

Paul Lowenberg

February 25, 2015

Dear Tommy, Nancy Ann, Joanne, Grace, Judy, Patricia, Ernie & Christina,
I remember all the great dinners I had at your house. Your Mom spoiled me. Best meatballs I ever had. Best regards, Paul Lowenberg

February 24, 2015

Dear Tommy, Nancy Ann, Joanne, Grace, Judy, Patricia, Ernie & Christina, It saddened me to hear the news of your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. xoxo Marian (Starr) Van Weele and Family.

Carol Conway

February 24, 2015

My heart goes out to everyone in the family, as I feel your pain. What got me through was the love and support of family and friends. I will always remember her fondly from the times I spent at your house, especially her in the kitchen. Rest in Peace Mrs. G.

Peter Gallarello

February 24, 2015

Rest in peace Aunt Nancy.

February 24, 2015

On behalf of the Danbury Hospital Emergency Department, we extend our sincere condolences and will keep Nancy Gentile in our prayers.
Dr. Broderick

February 24, 2015

May her memory be a blessing to you and your family.
Carol Haber-Cohen

February 24, 2015

Mom,
You are at peace. So many memories are coming to mind of your enduring love and goodness. You will be forever missed, loved and remembered.
Your loving daughter Grace and husband John

Christina Gentile-Renda

February 24, 2015

I remember her making manicotti and how she taught me to make the crepes. I still have her recipe in my file box and use it all the time. They are the best manicotti--Christina

Jamie Clarke

February 24, 2015

Rest in peace Grandma. Forever in our hearts
~Jamie

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New Hyde Park Funeral Home

506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Feb

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

New Hyde Park Funeral Home

506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Feb

25

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

New Hyde Park Funeral Home

506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Feb

26

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Holy Spirit RC Church

New Hyde Park, NY

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Interment

Calverton National Cemetery

Calverton, NY

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