Florence R. Cardarelli Obituary
The memory of Florence R. Cardarelli (Herkimer, New York), who passed away on November 22, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Florence R. Cardarelli to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph DiGristina and Josephine DiGristina (Guarniere); her siblings, Neva (Nebo Volo), Joanne (Frank DiSpirito), Rosie (Charles Bellino), Rosario "Charles" (Josie DiGristina), Salvatore DiChristina and Joseph (Marie DiGristina); and her son-in-law Donald Wagner.
She is survived by: her daughters, Lydia (Andy Zaffarano) and Elaine Cardarelli of Utica; her granddaughters, Andrea Cordero of Whitesboro, Lindsey and Chris DeMarchis of Williamsville; her great grandchildren, Carmen Cordero, Xavier Cordero and London DeMarchis; her in-laws, Mary DiChristina, Malio, Dorothy Cardarelli, David and Linda Cardarelli; and her friends, Chris, Bill Schwerdt and Annette Wilcox. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home (4309 Acme Rd, Ilion, NY 13357). A Mass was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church (412 S Frankfort St, Frankfort, NY 13340).
For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice & Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413 OR to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
