Obituary of Rosario Lammardo

Rosario Lammardo, 85, of Long Pond, died Saturday, April 9, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Michelina (Farinaccio) Lammardo, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Sala Consilina, Italy, he was a son of the late Antonio and Angela (Lobosco) Lammardo. Rosario was a carpenter by trade, and worked for AT&T until his retirement. He was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his loving wife Michelina, he is survived by one son, Anthony Lammardo and wife Jacqueline; two daughters, Maria Abbazio and husband Gene, and Josephine Casale and husband Michael; grandchildren Lauren, Christopher, Brendon, Christina, Nicole, and Anthony, as well as five brothers and four sisters still residing in Italy. He was predeceased by two brothers. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 14 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 200 Brodhead Avenue, East Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church. Entombment will follow in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549.