Obituary of Bradamante Siniscalchi

Bradamante Siniscalchi, 81 of Peekskill passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on October 9, 1943, in Lauro Italy, to Carmelo Schiavone and Rachele Graziano. She was the middle of three children.

In 1958, she met the love of her life, Biagio Siniscalchi, when he returned back to Italy. Within six weeks of meeting, they were married on February 15, 1959. Biagio then left Italy to come to America to prepare the way to receive his beautiful bride. In May 1959, around Memorial Day, Bradamante left her family and hometown to start a new life with her husband in America. They settled in Peekskill, NY. With only a 4th-grade education, she was determined to learn English and taught herself how to speak, read, and write. In 1960, they started their family. Together they had 4 daughters and a son: Assunta Marie, Rachele Luigia, Louise, Carmela, and Giuseppe.

In 1960, Bradamante along with Biagio started their own business and years later established Benny Siniscalchi Paving, Inc. She was the President of the company and successfully ran it up until the day of her illness. Her employees loved her and would call her Mamma.

Bradamante loved to be surrounded by her family, but especially loved babies. She would be the first to hold a baby. Her infectious laugh would make everyone smile. She loved to cook for her family and made many delicious meals. She had many names but loved to be called Mommy and Nonna.

Bradamante is survived by her longtime love of 65 years, Biagio, and their children Rachele Siniscalchi, Louise (Andre) Vermandois, Carmela Siniscalchi Frattellone; Giuseppe (Anny Martinez), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her brother Rocco Schiavone and niece Rachele Schiavone both of Italy, Her 10 adoring grandchildren: Marie-Louise Olsen, Rachele Santiago, Charles Rice Jr, Giuseppe Rice, Christopher Olsen, Mario Rice, Jacques Vermandois, Biagio Vermandois, Nicolette Frattellone, Biagio Siniscalchi and 6 loving great-grandchildren: Jackson Santiago, Alexander Gerka, Benjamin Santiago, Augustus Gerka, Sofia Gerka, and baby Rachele Rice.

She is predeceased by her parents Carmelo and Rachele, sister Maria Carmina, and daughter Assunta Olsen.

Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Assumption, 901 1st Street, Peekskill, NY on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 am

Entombment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, 1033 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:15 am.