Antonina “Nina” (Rubino) Ardagna, age 98, of Reading passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, at The Residence at Pearl Street. Born and raised in Revere, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Frances (Cavaretta) Rubino. Nina lived for many years in Medford, and was employed as a stitcher in the garment industry. After retiring, Nina enjoyed playing Bingo and most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She has lived in Reading for the past eight years.
Nina was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Ardagna, and the devoted mother of Joanne McCaffrey and her late husband John, and George Ardagna and his wife Rose. She was the loving grandmother of Sharon Lasko and her husband Jeff, Michael McCaffrey and his wife Danny, Andy McCaffrey, Jason McCaffrey, and Joseph Ardagna and his loving companion, Caroline Gorton. She was the loving great grandmother of Corey Lasko and his wife Nicole, Matt Lasko, Jenna Lasko and her fiancé Dean Mazur, Avery McCaffrey and Macey McCaffrey. Nina was the cherished great great grandmother of Connor and Owen Lasko, and the dear sister of the late Frank, Tony and Vita. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Nina’s family in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday, September 10th from 11 AM through 12:30 PM, with a service held in the funeral home at 12:30 PM followed by burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Nina’s name to: Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452, or online at: https://act.alz.org.