Nadia Condino, 88, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on April 18, 2023, at her residence. Born in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Decimo and Bruna (Gaddini) Dell’Arsina. At 19, Nadia was sponsored by her uncle in Chicago and emigrated to the United States. She traveled from New York to Chicago to live with her uncle’s family. As required by the U.S., Nadia immediately enrolled in night classes to learn English and found employment with her mother as custom drapery makers. This was fortunate, for at the time, the only word Nadia knew in English was “coffee”, which would then be served to her without cream and sugar.
Through her cousin, Rudy in Chicago, Nadia met Rudy’s friend, Albert Condino, who he brought home to Chicago from Michigan State University for a visit. Becoming enamored, upon his return to the college, Albert corresponded with Nadia until his graduation. On May 28, 1960, Nadia married Albert L. Condino, building a life and family together. After almost 54 years of marriage, Albert (Condino) predeceased her on February 1, 2014.
When her children were older and independent, Nadia decided to use her now excellent multi language abilities and was employed at Grey Line Tours in Niagara Falls, NY as an Italian and English bilingual tour guide. Always one to keep busy, she was an avid golfer, winning many league tournaments. Nadia also enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, sewing, upholstery work, and traveling. Nadia was an avid life-long learner.
Nadia is survived by her children, Dr. Dalinda A. Condino, M.D., Dr. Loretta A. Condino, PhD. (Christopher Grupp), Marisa P. D’ Addario (Joseph) and Dr. Adria A. Condino D.O. (Russell Schroeder); her grandchildren, Albert Grupp, Sophia Grupp, Natalie Grupp, Gabriel D’Addario, Gianna D’Addario, Isabella Schroeder, Dean Schroeder and Samuel Schroeder and her sister Plava (late David) Plumb, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Dean A. Condino, J.D., and siblings Vilma (Angelo) Simi and Italo Dell’Arsina.
There will be a family and friends’ visitation on Thursday, April 27, from 9 – 10 AM M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where prayer services will begin at 10 AM. Nadia’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen’s Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, New York, 14072. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. If desired memorial offering may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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