Obituary of Yolanda T. Cardone

Yolanda Cardone 87, a beautiful, caring and loving wife,mother,grandmother,aunt,sister and great grandmother died peacefully in her sleep and ascended into heaven to join her husband of sixty years,Frank Cardone, on April 14th,2021 after a long battle with illness.

Yolanda is survived by her son, Paul Cardone of Clifton Park, her daughter in-law Eileen Cardone (Bender),her daughter Teri Cranston of Clifton Park, son in-law Thomas Cranston, sister Debra Gailhard  (DeSantis),Fairfield CT., grandson , Ross Cranston, his wife Rebecca (Newsham) and great  granddaughter, Emilia  of Charlotte, NC., her grandson Brad Cranston of Clifton park, and her grandson Jay Cranston, Clifton Park, grandson Nicholas Cardone of Clifton park, and granddaughter Charlotte Cardone of Clifton park.

   Yolanda was born on November 27 1933 in the Bronx ,NY. She began her career with American Airlines and went on to work in the insurance industry before meeting her life long companion Frank.They wed in June of 1957 and raised a family shortly thereafter. "Yo" as her friends called her was vivacious, outgoing ,creative  and a culinary genius. Instead of retiring  in her fifty's, her and her husband fulfilled their dreams of living in the Adirondacks ,their favorite vacation spot, by purchasing and successfully operating as entrepreneurs, the Golden Arrow Hotel in Lake George for ten years. She spent her golden years enjoying her family. She was happiest making her family dinner, playing card games, and making sure there was laughter throughout her home. Her grandchildren were constantly exposed to new  things and adventures and everyone was won over by her artistic flare. Yolanda had a fond love of the ocean and gardening and winning on the "slots",but most of all  she had deep commitment to her children and grandkids by never missing a school or sporting event and backing them 100% on all their dreams. 

     The Cardone and Cranston families would like to extend their thanks to the Glendale Home for their care,compassion and support.

      In lieu of flowers please send donations to Gateway House 479 Rowland Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 

      A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Church in Ushers, NY.  Friends and family may gather at 9:30 am prior to the mass.

Interment will be in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville, NY

     Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065, 518-371-5454.

Due to the Pandemic, facial covering and social distancing will be adhered to at all services.