1956 – 2020
Lewiston – Gino R. Camardese, 64, of Greene died on Sunday November 8th at St. Mary’s Medical Center with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Kittery, Maine on September 14th, 1956. A son of Anthony and Janet (Hamel) Camardese, he was educated in local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School class of 1975. Gino proudly served his country in the US Navy, receiving a Purple Heart. Later he attended CMVTI receiving his degree in Applied Science in 1986 and began his career as a machinist.
Gino married his true love, the former Joan Morin on August 29th, 1981. Together they settled in Sabattus and started their family. Gino was very involved in his local community, he was a Selectman for the town of Sabattus and volunteered for The Boy Scouts of America for many years as the Ranger for Camp Gustin. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 135, where he was a Post Commander. Gino was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt & fish. In 2017 he was inducted to the Maine Antler & Skull Trophy Club for a trophy black bear.
He is survived by his wife Joan Camardese of Greene, his mother Janet Camardese of Greene, his son Andrew Camardese and wife Chantel of Brunswick, his daughter Jenna Sfraga of NY, a sister Tonie Crandall and husband Steve of PA, his three grandchildren, Logan Sfraga, Reagan and Emilia Camardese and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Anthony Camardese and a sister Julie Camardese.
You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Gino’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com In lieu of flowers, contributions to the MS Society of Greater New England in Gino’s memory would be appreciated at 101A 1st Ave. Waltham, MA 02451 or www.nationalmssociety.org .
Due to Covid restrictions Gino’s services will be private, however you are invited to view his service on Friday Nov. 13 at 1 PM on the Fortin Group Funeral Home Facebook page. Arrangements are under the care & direction of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.
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National MS Society New England Chapter101A 1st Ave, Waltham, Massachusetts
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