Molly Gagliardo

Molly Gagliardo, 87, formally of St. Joseph passed away Friday August 29, 2003, at Jordan Nursing home surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, officiated by Father Bill Jacobs Jr. with burial to follow at North Shore Memory Garden. Friends may call from 4:00- 8:00 PM Tuesday, at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road St. Joseph. with a Rosary said at 7:00 PM Tuesday. Memorial may be made to St. John?s ? St. Bernard Parish where she was a long time member or Jordan?s Nursing Home. Friends wishing to send a condolence may do so at the guest book at www.starks-menchinger.com Molly was born on August 24, 1916, in Coloma Michigan, to Joseph & Francis (Frasina) Tragna. She married John Gagliardo on October 131935 in South Bend, IN. She worked at Montgomery Wards and many years at Ollie?s & Ollie?s Annex before joining her husband John at the family business Johnny?s Shoe Store in St. Joseph Molly is survived by her husband John, a daughter Rosalie (Stephen) Anzalone, a son Michael Gagliardo both of St. Joseph, MI.; a brother Dominick Tragna of South Haven, MI.; five grandchildren Steven (Lori) Anzalone of Carmel IN, Gina Anzalone of St. Joseph, MI., John (Wendy) Anzalone of Montgomery, AL, Michael (Tracy) Gagliardo of St. Joseph, MI., Ann (Michael) Worden of Bridgman, MI., nine great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers Santo, Sam, Tony, Joe Tragna; a sister Connie D?Amore and a daughter-in-law Adrienne Gagliardo.