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Florida State President Emeritus Giordano died Oct. 2

Florida State President Emeritus Giordano died Oct. 2

Florida State Association of Letter Carriers President Emeritus John Giordano died on Oct. 2.

Giordano was born in Staten Island, NY. His grandfather founded Jordan's Bakery, a Staten Island institution, and on Saturdays, John helped his father deliver bread—the beginning of John's lifelong work of delivery to the public.

He was a combat veteran in the Korean War, and following his honorable discharge, he began a life-long career as a letter carrier and member of NALC’s South Florida Branch 1071.

In 1981, Giordano was elected president of the Florida state association, a position he held for a record 28 years. This past July, the state association passed a resolution at its convention to grant Giordano the title of president emeritus.

Giordano is survived by wife of 61 years, Barbara; a son, John III; a daughter, Julia; and two grandsons. A funeral mass will be held on Oct. 22 at 1:15 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. A reception will follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

Click here to read Giordano’s obituary at legacy.com.