Wilton
Christina
P. Baldasaro of Paddock Circle and a longtime resident of Heather Drive in
Wilton, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at her home.
Born
on July 15, 1931 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and
Christina (Casella) Trefz. Subsequent to
her mother’s passing at an early age, Christina was raised by her father and
stepmother, Margaret Trefz
Christina
met her future husband John P. Baldasaro at a High School basketball game in
1948 and they have been together ever since.
On Dec 27, 1952, they married and they enjoyed 61 wonderful years of
marriage.
She
grew up in Bronx, NY and was a graduate of Hunter College (CUNY) with a degree
in elementary education. She completed
graduate work in home economics at Plattsburgh State Teachers College. She taught home economics at Mechanicville
City School District, retiring after 20 years of service. She enjoyed teaching young students and
always looked forward to her annual fashion shows.
In
addition to her being a devoted wife and mother, she was a skilled and patient
gardener with an enviable eye for landscape design. She was a masterful cook who also enjoyed
sewing, bird watching and visits from
her “grand dogs” Murphy and Hershey.
Christina is survived by her loving husband John P.
Baldasaro of Wilton; daughters, Anne
Gongoleski and her husband Philip of Wilton and Joan Baldasaro of Raleigh, NC;
son, John Baldasaro and his wife Bonnie of Clifton Park; sister, Margaret
Harkins of New Jersey;
Granddaughter,
Wendy (Baldasaro) Gaughan and her husband Thomas of Clifton Park. She has one great-grandson
Thomas John Gaughan.
A
grandson Conor Nelson pre-deceased her.
A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Thursday, August 15 at St.
Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. The Rite of Committal will be held at 12 Noon
at Saratoga National Cemetery.
In
lieu of flowers, the family wishes a donation to the Saratoga Hospital
Foundation in appreciation for the excellent care she received.
John,
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad to see that your wife Christina as passed. Just be aware that you have many friends. See you in the fall.
Jim Brock
Coach,
ReplyDeleteI just want to take a moment to express my condolences. Mrs. Baldasaro was always a pleasure to chat with. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Jason Vittengl
John, I'm sorry to hear about your wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss seeing you on your walks in the neighborhood. Beverly Sanders
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