Deacon Gerald Christiano Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deacon Gerald Christiano (Troy, New York), who passed away on May 25, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Deacon Gerald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Guy Cristiano and Mary Cristiano (Liguori). He is survived by: his wife Marjorie Christiano (Umbach); his sister-in-law Dorothy Heffernan (late William); his nephews, William and John Heffernan; and his niece Linda Herke.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, 501 4th Avenue, Troy, NY 12182, St. Anthony of Padua Shrine Church, 28 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 or Our Lady of Victory Church, 55 North Lake Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.
