Obituary of Gilda Connelly

Gilda DeVito Connelly, 82, of Baldwinsville passed away Friday June 19, 2015. She was born and raised in Schenectady and worked as a Librarian's Secretary in the Baldwinsville School District. Gilda was a communicant and volunteer at St. Augustine's Church. She was an avid gardener, a great cook and enjoyed playing piano for the residents at Syracuse Home for 17 years. Gilda was a caregiver to many in the community. Her home, family & church were very dear to her. Gilda's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors: Husband of 63 years, Richard; daughters Kathleen (Richard) Schneider of Camillus, MaryAnne (Steve) Barger of Tampa, FL, Lynn (Jerry) Tanner of Baldwinsville; sons David (Karen) Connelly, Bruce (Pam) Connelly both of Baldwinsville; sister, Yolanda Lombardi of Schenectady; grandchildren Sarah, Tyler, Adam, Shane, Melissa, Corie, Nicole, Ronnie, Katie, Shannon & Jimmy and 15 great grandchildren. Services: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 10am at St. Augustine's Church Baldwinsville. Calling hours are Monday, June 22, 2015, 4-7pm at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer Street, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to St. Augustine's Church, 7333 O'Brien Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 OR, Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St, Liverpool, NY 13088.