Obituary of Geraldine E. Gigi Traina

Geraldine Elana ?Gigi? Traina, 40, of Davie Florida, passed away August 20, 2005, in Miami Beach after a brave struggle with a long debilitating illness. Born in Miami where she lived her entire life, she earned a Bachelor O Science Degree in nursing from her beloved Alma Mater, Florida State University. Later in the 1990?s she went on to obtain her Master of Science Degree in business from Nova Southeastern University. Upon graduation in 1998, she entered the business world. Gigi enjoyed a lengthy career both in nursing and in the pharmaceutical industry, and will be remembered for her loyal and dedicated work. Her radiant smile was able to put one at ease and she easily shared her warmth with all she knew. She leaves behind her beloved partner, Alli Shapiro; loving children Max and Emily; cherished parents Gerlando and Angelina DiBlasi Traina; sister, Marie Dempsey and her husband David; nieces, Christina and Anna, all of Florida; her loving grandmother, Angelina Traina and a dear aunt and uncle, Catherine ?Kay? and Frank Bucciferro all of Amsterdam. Cousins also survive. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Davie. The Rite of Committal will take place Saturday at 10:00 am at St. Mary?s Cemetery Chapel, Ft. Johnson with Fr. Anthony Gulley officiating. Contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Assoc. in care of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010.