Reiko Kaneko Pandullo, age 90, of Millsboro, DE and formerly of Blairsville, Pa passed away Tuesday evening, August 30, 2022.
She was born in Yamaguchi, Japan on September 10, 1931, to Hesse and Shotaro Kaneko. Reiko and Samuel Pandullo were married in Kobe, Japan. They eventually became parents to three sons: Sam (born in Japan) and Vincent and William who were born in Pennsylvania.
Along with her husband and 8-month-old son, Reiko arrived in the United States in August of 1952. Reiko was an accomplished seamstress. She retired from Indiana Sportswear Company and continued to work from home where she made bridal dresses, prom dresses and hemmed clothing for many Blairsville residents.
Reiko was pre-deceased by her husband, son Vincent and grandson Joshua.
She is survived by her sons: Sam (Caryn), Millsboro, DE and William, Cheyenne, WY; 5 grandchildren: Heather (Scott), Joseph (Jodi), Matthew (Christina), their mother, Janie Bell; Jessica and Kelly. She is also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren whom she adored: Benjamin, Leo, Penelope, Riley, Max, Zoe, Devonne, Kezhon, Tony, Tahlia, Theo, Danielle, Kyle, Samuel, Jesse, and Brody. Reiko also leaves behind sisters-in- law; Betty Pandullo, Rose Pandullo and Pearl Astolos; brother-in-law, John Pandullo as well as several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc, Blairsville, PA on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 10-11AM. A memorial service will be held at 11AM with Pastor Dawn Krishart officiating.
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