Watervliet- Valencia Gardella "Val", 99, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Julio and Maria Chavez. Valencia is predeceased by her loving husband of 77 years, Edward Gardella Sr. She is also predeceased by her son, Richard Gardella.
Val enjoyed cooking and hosting large family gatherings. She was known for everything being homemade especially her holiday raviolis. Val would relay the play by play of Yankee games to her husband in his later years and then became an avid fan herself.
She is survived by her children, Edward Gardella Jr. (the late Mary), Danny Gardella (Stacey) of Florida and Tony Gardella (Sheila). Val was the grandma to 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the home health aides for their attention, care and friendship given to Val.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Visiting Nurses Home Care, 150 Broadway Suite 310, Menands, NY 12204 in Val's name.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.