We were all so fortunate to have had ms. P as a teacher, friend and mentor. The farmingdale music department will never be the same without her passion, kindness, humility and unparalleled. Funeral of gina pellettiere. Hundreds of mourners said farewell to ms. P at her funeral mass at our lady of lourdes. Gina pellettiere was remembered by an overflowing crowd at our lady of lourdes church in massapequa park. Mourners spilled out, shattered hearts in a grieving community. Gina pellettiere will be remembered for not only making the best of the marching band, but for also showing true friendship with all of the band members. P will truly be missed. Anybody who wanted to play music, gina was there. She was a resource and she was a mentor. She was a friend, said kalinowski. Gina was a high note. The late band director was more than a teacher; She was a mentor, a friend and a source of inspiration. Many students, alumni and parents have reported how supportive the band director is. Tributes from all corners of society. Gina pellettiere, a beloved and respected high school band director known for her dedication to music education and her positive influence on the lives of students, tragically lost her life alongside beatrice ferrari, 77, in a tragic crash. Gina pellettiere, 43, of massapequa, and beatrice ferrari, 77, of farmingdale, were identified as the victims killed in the crash. Pellettiere, a music teacher at the high school, was in charge.
