Obituary of Lydia H. Pedranghelu

Pedranghelu, Lydia H. (Kelly) - age 94, of Hicksville, NY passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of the late John P. Pedranghelu for 58 years.  Loving mother of John (Carol) and Joanne Pedranghelu.  Cherished grandmother of Christine, John and Paul Pedranghelu, Erik Hilliker (Kari) and Jennifer Connors.  Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, neighbors and her beloved dogs Moose and Kelly.  Predeceased by her parents May and Edward Kelly, brother Edward Kelly and sister Peggy Speedling.  Lydia was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 26, 1929 and grew up in Valley Stream.  She was a retired bank secretary but her favorite titles were Wife, Mom and Grandma.  Lydia loved and enjoyed her family and friends, the beach, traveling and sports.  She especially enjoyed her children's and grandchildren's sporting events.  She never missed a football game no matter what the weather was.  Lydia cherished her many family trips to the East End of Long Island, Atlantic City, New England, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas and Aruba.  She was kind, thoughtful and caring with a strong spirit and a cheerful disposition.  Lydia had a big heart and a strong will to live and was an inspiration to us all.  She was admired and loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.  Lydia will forever remain in our hearts and memories until we meet again.  Visitation Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South Street, Oyster Bay, NYTuesday 11/12/24 4-8 p.m.  Funeral Mass St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay, NY Wednesday 11/13/24 at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

MEMORIAL SLIDESHOW: In Loving Memory of Lydia H. Pedranghelu