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- Sarah F. Giannone, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 4, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Fantauzzo) Giannone.
Sarah attended Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as the Head Housekeeper at the Summit Inn, as well as at the Best Western Inn on the River in the same capacity. Most recently, she was employed with the Niagara Falls Board of Education as a Child Care Associate until her retirement.
In her younger years, Sarah enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She was a member of the 3F Club, and enjoyed boating, and waterskiing. She also enjoyed roller-skating, going to drag races, and was a member of a local CB radio club where she was known as “Sadie Hawk”. She was also a skilled archer, and was the Women’s New York State Champion. In her later years, she enjoyed ceramics, Scrabble and Yatzee, playing bingo, completing jigsaw puzzles, and crocheting. Sarah will be remembered most for her love of her family and her generosity, and was always willing to help whomever was in need.
Sarah is survived by her daughter, Robin (Walter Jr.) Nichols; her grandchildren, Ariane Nichols, Savannah Nichols, and Serena Nichols; her great-granddaughter, Olivia McGilveary; her sister, Rosemary (late Basil) Hayes, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings, Anthony (late Linda) Giannone, Florence (late Roger) Monfort, Antoinette (late James) Vance, Jennie (late John) Alfiere, Frances Jamgochian, and Carmela ‘Connie’ (Bill ‘Farmer’) Bresko.
Sarah’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 12 PM at St. John de LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Private interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, https://givenow.lls.org/. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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