Emilia (Russo) Giordano

     Emilia (Russo) Giordano, age 86 of Newton, passed away on April 6, 2026. Beloved wife to Marco Giordano for 58 years. Loving mother to Dona Lewis & her husband Robert and the late Annunziata 'Nancy' Giordano. Cherished 'Nonna' to Ian & Ethan Lewis. Dear sister to the late Pellegrino 'Rino' Russo & late Mary Russo.

      Emilia loved cooking for her family, was an avid baker with her grandchildren, and dutiful caretaker to her bountiful garden and plants. She will be missed dearly and lives on in the loving memories of her family.

     Family and friends are welcome to come celebrate Emilia's life by gathering for visiting hours in the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St. Watertown on Friday April 10, 2026 from 4-7 PM and again on Saturday at 9:30 AM followed by a 10:30 Funeral Mass in Our Lady's Church in Newton. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. 
 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: 
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
70 Walnut St #301, Wellesley, MA 02481

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