Kay was born on April 12, 1956, in West Weber, Utah, to Joseph Giordano and Violet Beth Giordano “Beth”. She spent most of her life in Weber County, Utah, forming deep roots and lasting relationships. She was living in Roy, Utah at the time of her passing.

Kay dedicated most of her working life to Hill Air Force Base, where she worked in the Civil Engineering Department. She retired at the age of 55. While at Hill, Kay developed a deep sense of patriotism. She proudly expressed this throughout her life, amassing a large collection of bald eagle memorabilia.

Kay’s life was centered around her family, whom she loved deeply and fiercely. She is survived by her devoted stepson, Timothy (Nikolina) Abraham-Svedin; her sister, Carol (Richard “Pete”) Peterson; her brothers, Thomas Dean (Janeal) Giordano, Dick Giordano, Randy (Anna Marie) Giordano, and Rick (Julie) Giordano; as well as 70 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Giordano; her mother, Violet Beth Giordano; and her brothers, Larry Joe Giordano and Kenneth Giordano.

Family was everything to Kay. She and her mother, Beth, shared an especially close bond. After Beth was widowed in 1979, the two became constant companions attending nearly every family event together, traveling, and enjoying many shared activities. They bowled together for years on a league and even participated annually in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. Kay often said she didn’t know what she would do without her family, a reflection of the deep love she carried for them.

She was very close with Rick and his family. To his children Tara, Gina, and Tina, Aunt Kay was more than an aunt she was like a second mother, offering guidance, love, and unwavering support. Tara reflects, “there isn’t a single important moment of her life that Aunt Kay was a part of.”

Kay had a tender heart, especially for those who were struggling. She quietly helped many over the years, offering both emotional and financial support to friends and family in need. In one of the many examples of her compassion, she spent years helping a homeless man care for and feed his dog; an act that spoke volumes about her kindness and empathy.

Kay was a dog person. Throughout her life she had four special dogs Spunky, Gismo, Boxer, and Squirt. They were her true companions and Kay loved them each dearly.

Kay was unapologetically herself and was known for speaking her mind, her quick temper, her kind heart, taking her time (especially at the dinner table), and being a proud member of the gay community. These traits made Kay a truly unique individual.

To honor Kay, funeral services will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery, next to her parents.

She will be dearly missed.

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