Julia Genardo

Julia Genardo 90 years old of Maryland, NY, formerly of South Kortright, passed away on October 30th, 2019 at her daughters’ home in Lexington, NC Julia was born on May 18, 1929 in Patterson, NJ She was predeceased by her daughter Julie Ann and her husband Anthony. She is survived by her daughter JoAnn Santa Lucia of Lexington, NC and her son John Genardo of Milford, NY; her grandchildren Natalie, Nicole, Joel Santa Lucia Jr, and Scott Genardo; her sister Millie Jorwa. Julia worked as a machine operator for the Bendix Corporation in New Jersey prior to marrying her late husband Anthony. After she married, she was a full-time mother and housewife. Julia was the first generation of her family to be born in this country. She grew up poor and did everything she could to ensure her children would have a better life. She had a great love for God and for her family. Julia was the best mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. She always put her family first and would deny herself to make sure her family was well cared for. She will be greatly missed but she will live in our hearts forever. Friends and relatives are invited to call on family from 4-7PM on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Saturday, November 9 at St. Peter’s Church, Cross Street, Delhi with the Rev. Edward Golding, celebrant. Burial will follow at Valleyview Cemetery, Roses Brook Road, South Kortright. Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Genardo family.