John Gherardi

John Gherardi, age 79, of West Harrison, N.Y., died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at his Residence in West Harrison, N.Y. Mr. Gherardi was Owner/Operator of John Gherardi Landscaping, Mt. Vernon, NY and was a member of Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, West Harrison, NY. He was the son of Pietro and Cristina (Sonzogni) Gherardi. Besisdes his parents John is predeceased by on Sister Lena Persico. He is survived by his wife Maria (Grigis) Gherardi of West Harrison, NY, Two Daughters Nadia Drake of Thornwood, NY, and Roberta Alfredo of West Harrison, NY, One Sister Maria Persico of Mount Vernon, NY, Two Brothers Cesare Gherardi and Pietro Gherardi both of Italy, Four grandchildren Christia and Daniel Drake, and Alyssa and Joseph Alfredo. Arrangements are being handled by Hawthorne Funeral Home, 21 Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, N.Y., where the family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 PM thru 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, West Harrison, NY, 10:00 AM Monday. Entombment Ferncliff Mausoleum, Hartsdale, N.Y.

Born in Somendenna, Italy on May 19, 1927
Departed on May 10, 2007 and resided in West Harrison, NY.

Visitation: Saturday, May 12, 2007 & Sunday, May 13, 2007
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mass: Monday, May 14, 2007
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Cemetery: Ferncliff Mausoleum

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