| Date of Birth | May 1, 1921 |
| Passed Away | August 21, 2013 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | August 26, 2013 |
| Service Time | 11 a.m. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church |
FRANK A. LIBORDI
HORNELL-Frank A. Libordi, 92, formerly of of 64 Delaware Avenue passed away Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 21, 2013) at Hornell Gardens, where he has resided since 2011.
Born in Hornell on May 1, 1921, he was a son of the late Sebastian and Rose Grillo Libordi. In 1953 he was married to the former Jovena Gallese, who predeceased him in 1960 after seven years of marriage. On Feb. 8, 1974 he was married at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell to the former Lena Falzoi, who survives.
A life long resident of Hornell, Frank graduated from Hornell High School with the class of 1939 and also attended the Hemphill Diesel School on Long Island.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of the 88th Division, Blue Devils and was stationed in North Africa and Italy. Frank attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star with clusters. He was instrumental in having Route 17 in Steuben County dedicated in memory of the U.S. Army 88th Division, Blue Devils.
Frank was employed as an electrician for the former Erie and Erie-Lackawanna Railroads, retiring from Conrail in 1976.
A member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, he was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church, a member of the Cpl. J.J. Mooney VFW Post No. 2250 in Hornell for over 65 years, a life member of the G. Carducci Lodge, Sons of Italy and past president and former local chairman of the IBEW Electrician Union in Hornell for more than 12 years.
His family includes his wife of 39 years, Lena; his three sons, Charles (Patricia) Libordi of Hornell, Francis (Kristene) Libordi of North Hornell and Thomas (Serene) Libordi of Hornell; his five grandchildren, Christopher Libordi, Kara (Brian) Cline, Aiden, Aleah and Avery Libordi; his; one great- grandchild, Connor Cline; his two brothers, Anthony Libordi of Lodi, Ca. and Joseph (Linda) Libordi of Canisteo; his sister, Rosalie (John) Tobin of Hornell; also his nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as his extended family at Hornell Gardens.
Besides his parents and first wife, Frank was predeceased by his two sisters, Frances Libordi and Angeline Bertuzzi.
To honor his wishes there will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, followed by military honors. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to St. Ann’s Academy, P.O. Box 446, Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
Thinking of you and sharing your sorrow. A great man has been lost.
A great family has been left to carry on.
Our sincere condolenences.
Frank and family, Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time.
My condolences to the Libordi family. Lena, I admired the dedication you had for your husband at Hornell Gardens, there every day, all day. The one day you were not there I was concerned and you were home sick and one of the sons was there. You were a great support and friend to me when my dad was there on rehab (Waldo Hale) back in January. We had some good talks. My dad took such pleasure in speaking with you and Frank. Remember, Frank called my dad “Paul?” When he would see him he would call out for him. Of course, my dad is so hard of hearing he didn’t hear what he called him. Regardless, when they shook hands and spoke both had big smiles on their faces talking about the old railroad days! Those railroad men had to stick together you know! He was a joy, you are a joy. I wish you much comfort in your days ahead. God bless you all. Lena, I think Frank has now “caught that train” that he had been concerned about getting too all those days. XXOO
Thoughts and prayers to the Libordi family.
Fannie, Chuck, and Tommie, Sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Hope you guys and your family’s are well!