Peter Gaudio

January 16, 1941 - June 29, 2021

Colonie- Peter Gaudio, 80, of Colonie passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born in Amorosi, Italy on January 16, 1941, he was the son of the late Angelo M. and Belinda Gaudio. Peter enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served is country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his service, he moved to the Albany area in 1955 and worked as a Mason in the Union, Local #2 in Albany. Peter was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady and the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society. He enjoyed playing bocci and making wine. In addition to his parents, Peter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Luigia “Gina” Gaudio; his loyal son, Angelo Michael Gaudio; and his sister, Philomena Scala. He is survived by his loving children, Belinda (Robert) Shumway of Colonie, Peter (Robin) Gaudio of South Carolina and JoAnn Gaudio of Colonie; his daughter in-law, Wendy Gaudio of Colonie; seven grandchildren, Michael Wiley, Devin Pullen, Danielle Gaudio, Linsday Sandgren, Karissa (Joseph) Schupp, Ciara Concetta Gaudio and Peter Anthony Gaudio; 3 great grandsons, Joseph Schupp Jr., Christian Wiley and Luciano Smiroldo; his beloved sister, Angela Viscusi of Schenectady; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany Street, Schenectady. Entombment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the nurses who cared for their father in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s name may be made to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements are entrusted to Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State Street, Schenectady and for online condolences please visit sbfuneralhome.com.