Lois Jean Girardi

Was born December 21, 1928 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Samuel Mariner and Ann (Ross) Mathews, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She is survived by her loving children: Michael (Candice) Girardi of Pine City, NY; Barbara Girardi of Elmira, NY; Bruce (Ilene) Girardi of Pine City, NY; Douglas Girardi of Big Flats, NY; Russell (Deborah) Girardi of Elmira, NY; Jill (Randy) Pack of Elmira, NY; grandchildren: Michael Girardi, Melissa (William) Jankowski, Sara (Michael) Johnston, Andrew Girardi, Katie Girardi, Bryce Girardi, Taylor Girardi, Jason Girardi, Brian Girardi, Geoff Pack and Samuel Pack; great grandchildren: Daniel, Cierra, Elizabeth, Ellie, Brook, Brady, Mikey, Rylee, Aubree, Roman and Audrie; great great grandson, Carter; sisters: Marilyn Barber of Tampa, FL; Florence Bowes of Elmira, NY; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Her beloved husband of 44 years, Carmen A. Girardi, mother and father-in-law, Lucian and Laura Girardi, brother-in-laws, Philip Barber and Charles Bowes predeceased her. Lois retired from Sears and Roebuck Co. after many dedicated years of working in the Credit Department. She was an expert at sewing, knitting, crocheting and needle point and was an excellent homemaker and cook. She loved her pets and always had two dogs and two cats. Lois was an avid bowler and was proud of her gardening and canning. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, January 22nd from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. A Prayer Service celebrating her life will follow the visitation at 11 AM. Reverend Walter Wainwright Deacon will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Carmen. Memorial donations may be directed to the SPCA or Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Lois's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.comThank YouThe Girardi family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of Lois's caretakers, especially Deb May and the entire 5th floor and staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the compassion and care they gave to their mom, Lois.