Obituaries
Margaret C. Giordano, 88
Margaret C. Giordano, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 16, 2010 at Misericordia Convalescent Home in York, PA. She was born in Lancaster to the late Henry A. and E. Margaret (Beilman) Horn.
Margaret is survived by her children: Sr. Mary Paul Giordano, DM of Newfield, NJ, Dr. Thomas H. Giordano of Las Cruces, NM, James A. Giordano Jr. and Margaret T. wife of Robert Sultzbach, Lancaster, PA, Mary C. wife of Matthew Selway of Willow Street, PA, and Theresa A. wife of Thomas Hauck of Lancaster, PA. Surviving in addition to her children are 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Giordano was married to the late James A. Giordano, who died in 1983. Margaret met her husband, James, at a USO dance at Indiantown Gap on his last day in the service in January 1946. They were married June 22, 1946.
Margaret was formerly employed at Ricker & Kreider Real Estate, bookkeeper at Kay News Agency, and Hagers Dept Store before her marriage.
Having been a Girl Scout leader for 40 years, she received the St. Anne Award. She was past president of Dominican Monastery Auxiliary. Margaret was a 1940 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and past president of their Alumni. She was District Deputy and held all offices of Court Queen of Peace #1023 of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was part of the 3rd Order of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. She sang in Choir at St. Anne’s Church, St. Joseph’s Church, and was part of the Liederkranz Chorus from 1970 to 2005. Margaret’s memberships included: Lancaster Forest Fire Crew, Council of Catholic Women of the Harrisburg Diocese, and International Federation of Catholic Alumni. Her volunteer work included: Bingo Caller at St. Joseph Hospital Day Care Center and St. Anne’s Home and a volunteer at Birthright for over 20 years. She was a Red Cross volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital during WWII. Margaret took in 3 babies from Birthright until they were adopted through Catholic Charities. Margaret also had several foster children, and several Fresh Air Children.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 11AM at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. John D. Schmalhofer and Rev. Norman C. Hohenwarter as Celebrants. A viewing will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St., Lancaster from 9-10:30AM Saturday. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on New Holland Ave., Lancaster. Please omit flowers. Memorials in Margaret’s memory may be sent to St. Anne’s Memorial Fund 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661.
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The obituary was a wonderful tribute to a very good woman, who made marvelous contributions to society while raising 6 children! No small accomplishment! We are proud to have had her as a member of our ALAM (Association of the Laity in an Apostolate of Mercy).
Sister Claudia, Daughter of Mercy
I am a distant relative of the Giordano family and old friend of Jimmy Jr. Please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of your mother. I trust that she has a well-deserved place in heaven.
Regards,
Bruce Blom
I’ve known Margaret, your beloved Mother for many years. Worked with her on activities for the church and the school. Especially clothing drives. Was a member of the choir with my friend for a long time, until my health issues caused me to leave the choir. A busy lady she was, and always willing have a helping hand, which is quite evident in her beautiful write up.
Thought of her often while over at the Home in York, and remembered her in prayers and rosaries. She was never a complainer, and had many trials in her lifetime. May She now rest in the Arms of our Lord Jesus. My personal sympathy to each and every one of you. Keep your mother’s memory alive by continuing to do good works of mercy. Matter of act, on Monday nite 11/15 at the rosary of which I am a part of, prayed for both she and my sister Agnes Ziegler who passed away on Monday. She would have been 90 on Nov. 28th, and she too now with our Savior. We both will miss our loved ones.
Rita R. Boyer
Our sincere condolences to each and every member of the Giordano family on the passing of Margaret. She was a warm, friendly and caring person who was far more interested in the well being and caring for others before herself. She will be sorely missed by not only her family but everyone who knew her.
Allen and Harriet Eshleman
Dear Margaret (daughter),
I was your classmate at St. Anne’s and LCHS and fondly remember your mother. My mother passed away in September and they were of similar age, and also had the funeral at St. Anne’s. I remember her as a very loving person and I’m sure she’ll be happy in heaven. All the best to you and your family,
Cherie Everts
