Paul Anthony Giordano

PAUL (PAULIE) ANTHONY GIORDANO
ITHACA - Paul (Paulie) Giordano passed away unexpectedly at age 42 due to medical complications.
The world lost one of its kindest, most gentle and loving people on December 12, 2007. Paulie passed on to be with his mother and father and the Lord who loves us all so much. Paulie was the epitome of what a good son, brother and friend can be. He was loved by all and he never failed to reciprocate. To say that he will be missed would be a huge understatement.
Paulie was light hearted, easy going and fun. He made you laugh and always lifted your spirits. He had a one liner and a joke for almost every occasion. His quick and witty responses were spontaneous and full of charm. Full of charm - he was. Anyone who met him immediately knew they had a friend for life. This was because Paulie made you feel like the most important person in the world and had a unique way of showing it. While he was not a religious man and was just as human as the rest of us, his actions manifested what people try to gain through spirituality or religious doctrine.
He was an avid Mets and 49'ers fan. One of his fondest memories was when his friends flew him to Miami for a 49'ers game. He remembered everyone's favorite teams and hand delivered their schedules every year. It was not uncommon to find him in front of the nearest television during game time, especially at his favorite haunts where he would spend time with his many friends sharing laughs and good times.
He was a lifelong Ithaca native who grew up and spent his who life in college town. Some fondly remember him as the 2nd Mayor of C-Town. Ironically, he was an Italian born on St. Patrick's Day, which his family and friends found quite humorous. He had the luck of the Irish and always made St. Patty's Day a blast.
Paulie was a dedicated volunteer fireman with the Explorer Post #145 and was a member of the Fire Company #6. He worked in construction, in property management for restaurants, for the New York Parks Service and for the Ithaca City School District.
Paulie was predeceased by his parents, Rose Ann Vinceguerra Giordano and Guy Anthony Giordano. He is survived by his sister, Angela Marie Giordano; his brother, Joseph Gerard Giordano; sister-in-law, Alexandra Drumwright Giordano; nephew, Guy Anthony Giordano; and niece, Ariana Rose Giordano; and many friends and family.
Friends and family who wish to remember him are asked, in lieu of flowers, to make donations to the American Diabetic Association or to Fire Co. #6. (Checks payable to Sprague, Steamer & Hose #6.) Calling hours will be held at Bangs Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 19th, from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a reception at the VFW where people are encouraged to share memories.
All the touching comments already received online are greatly appreciated and will always be treasured by the Giordano Family. Thank you. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.