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Gilda R. Alberini 1931-2020

NILES — Gilda Rose Alberini, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 1:35 p.m. at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Gilda was born May 5, 1931 in Moween, Pa., the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Corso Iezzi.

She established her restaurant legacy with her husband in 1957. In union, their business thrived on the infamous Niles strip for 56 years.

Gilda traveled a vast amount of the world, enjoyed spending time with family, cooking and put her heart and soul into her business. She did all of which with grace.

She is survived by her daughter and two sons, Sandra Alberini (Harry Brown) of Columbus, Joseph (Jennifer) Alberini Sr. of Howland and Richard “Chook” (Brigitte) Alberini Jr. of Howland; four grandchildren, James Keating Jr., Gilda (Arthur) Anderson, Jenna Alberini and Dominic Alberini; and three great-grandchildren, Lucas Anderson, Leo Anderson and Phoebe Mcintosh-Keating. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Madeline (Rudy) Deangelis; brother-in-law, Fred (Carol) Alberini; family in Arizona; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss her dearly.

Her husband, Richard F. Alberini Sr., whom she married in July of 1959, passed away in January 2008.

In addition to her parents; and husband; Gilda was preceded in death by her brother and sisters, Raymond, Sadie and Isabel Iezzi; her brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Ruth Alberini; her mother and father-in-law, Fred Sr. and Madeline Alberini; and her grandson, Joseph Alberini Jr.

At Gilda’s request, there are no calling hours or funeral service.

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome .com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.

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