"So very sad to hear of my Uncle Mike's passing. I have many nice memories of the good times that we had when I was growing up, and we both lived in Utica. I knew him as a very kind, thoughtful and caring uncle. As he had on many other occasions, he remembered my birthday and called me last year. I will miss hearing his voice. Lois Zizzi Lexington, MA"
In loving memory of
Michael Pandolf
January 9, 1926 - May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020. Predeceased by his siblings, Carmella Pandolf, Jane Zizzi Mamie Meyer. Michael is survived by his wife Philomena Pandolf; children, Michael (Carol Arsenault) Pandolfo, Daniel Pandolf James Pandolf, Mark (Beth Remis) Pandolf; grandchildren, Michael Pandolfo David Pandolfo; sister Nellie (Louis) Barretta; several nieces, nephews dear friends.
Michael's burial was held in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Future services will be announced at an appropriate time.
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Mr. Pandolf was born in Utica, NY. He married the love of his life, Philomena Gagliardi on May 7, 1955 in Utica, and they would have celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this week. He worked as a tool and die maker at American Emblem in New Hartford, NY, and then General Electric in Utica, NY. The family moved to Rochester, NY in 1964.
Mr. Pandolf joined Eastman Kodak Company in 1966 as a tool and die maker, and instrument maker, manufacturing camera components and prototypes. He was promoted to Department Supervisor and retired in the late 1980s.
Mr. Pandolf loved to golf and travel to Florida and Virginia to visit with his sisters and their families. He loved to play cards with family and friends, especially Pinochle and Poker. He worked tirelessly for decades on maintaining their beautiful family home, doing everything from carpentry, roofing, painting, and yardwork. An avid New York Yankee fan, he passed the love of baseball on to his four sons and two grandsons, who will carry on the tradition.
His culinary specialty was preparing an excellent antipasto salad, which was a staple at Sunday dinners with the family. He was always well-dressed in classic attire no matter what day it was.
Mr. Pandolf will be remembered for being a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many.
Tributes
"Love and prayers from Sarasota to Mark and Beth and the family. We are so sorry for your loss - most especially during these trying times. Steve and Marty Remis"
"Mark, Beth, Jimmy and family, So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers to you all. I had many good memories of your Dad during our high school years. Hanging with Mark & Jimmy on the weekends to go out, Mr. Pandolf always offered his wisdom and asked how my parents were doing. Your Dad surely will be missed. Sean, BethAnn & Jaclyn"
"Mark and family, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to all of you. Mark, Denise, Courtney & Ryan Bellavia"
"Your Dad certainly was loved Mark. Although I had never met him I can see his loving heart through you!"
"Sincere sympathies to my cousins Michael, Danny, Mark & James on the loss of your father, my Uncle Mike. And thank you all for taking good care of him during his final days and continuing to care for Aunt Phil. DZ "