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Nancy A. Aldrich, age 88, of Auburn passed away January 6, 2026 at The Commons. Nancy A (Tortorello) Aldrich, daughter of Michael and Theresa Tortorello, was born January 14, 1937 in Auburn .Nancy grew up in Auburn and graduated from Holy Family High school. During high school and after graduation she worked for JJ Newbury. In 1964 worked at General Electric for 22 years until the factory closed.
August 6,1955 she married the love of her life, Ken, who was still in the US Army. On August 6, 2025 they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Nancy enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards. She enjoyed winters in Florida for 30 years where she made several new friends. Above all her family was her life.
She is survived by her children Linda (Bob) Ogar and Michael (Kathleen) Aldrich. Grandchildren Patrick (Melissa), Jenn (Kyle), Michael II, Kaitlyn (Sam), great grandchildren Mackenzie and Grayson, A sister in law Shirley Tripp and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, brother Joseph, sisters and brother in laws Mary(Frank) Gallaro, Josephine (Sam) Speno ,Dolores (John) Manzone, Bill Tripp, Tom Minnoe, sister in law Betty Minnoe and nephews and a niece..
Calling hours Monday January 12, 2026 from 9:30am to 10:15am followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10:30am in Sacred Heart Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. NY
Family requests no flowers.
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