Olga L. (Ghirardelli) Lanahan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. She was 86 years old.
Olga was born in Boston on April 12, 1927, a daughter of the late John Ghirardelli and Emma (Bernini) Ghirardelli. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system. Olga worked for several years as a sales clerk at Filene's Basement Company. She enjoyed traveling to Foxwood's and enjoyed the opportunity anytime she was able to sing and dance.
Olga is the devoted mother of Thomas Lanahan of Newington, New Hampshire, Shirley Lanahan of Charlestown and Christine Chin and her husband Robert of Windham, New Hampshire. She is the loving Grandma to Sarah Kastriner and her wife Cate, Joshua Lanahan and his wife Michelle, Zachary Chin and her 2 great-granddaughters; Sophie and Johanna. She is the beloved sister of Louie Ghiradelli of Somerville and the late Andrew, Joseph and Theresa Ghirardelli. She is the loving aunt to Deborah, Lynn and Leigh-Ann.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Olga's visiting hours on Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.