Fay C. (Ruggiero) Fiorentino

After nearly 85 years of love, family, friendship and laughter our mom went to be with Dad who predeceased her by 17 years. She left this life as she lived it, with dignity and family nearby. We applaud her character, her wit, her wisdom and compassion for others less fortunate. She strived to connect with people in the hopes that she could brighten their day in some way. Mom was loved by many because she treated others with mutual respect. Her inseparable friend Irma Fitzgerald and lifelong friends Bob and Nancy Mancuso witnessed Mom’s gentle way almost every day. We hope that some of her kindness can be lived through us daily. Mom was active her entire life and enjoyed many years of league golf at the Yanundasis Golf and Country Club. One of her most memorable accomplishments was a hole in one on the same hole that our dad aced just the year before. The holidays, and particularly Christmas, will never quite be the same without her. Our memory of her will forever shine bright during this time of year and we are certain that her values of love, family, friendship and laughter will live on through her 9 grandchildren. Keep it in the fairways Mom! Born in Utica on July 24, 1928, Fay was the daughter of the late Philip L. and Anna (Balio) Ruggiero, Sr. She was raised and educated locally. On June 19, 1948 she wed Lawrence J. “Larry” Fiorentino, Sr. who passed away on February 13, 1996; as true partners, they shared 47 years in a happy, harmonious marriage. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. Fay is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane M. and Daniel J. Robertello of New Hartford; her sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence J. Fiorentino Jr., and Richard P. and Merry M. Fiorentino, all of Utica, and Ronald C., Sr. and Norma J. Fiorentino of Clay, NY; her grandchildren, Daniel and Jeannine Robertello, Justin Robertello; Steve and Megan Fiorentino, Brian Fiorentino; Richard Fiorentino Jr., and fiancée Andrea Grabski, Christa Fiorentino, Marissa and Travis Olivera, Ronald Fiorentino, Jr., and Amanda Fiorentino; and her great-grandchildren, Benjamin Fiorentino, Maxwell Olivera, and the proud anticipation of a great-granddaughter to be born in September. She also leaves behind her sister, Rose Calaguiro of Nashua, NH; her brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Stasia Ruggiero of Whitesboro, and Anthony J. and Linda Ruggiero of Cicero, NY; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws Nina Fiorentino, Nicoletta “Nicki” Fiorentino, Rose Ruggiero, and Laretta Fiorentino; and many special godchildren; She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Philip L., Jr. and Mary L. Ruggiero, and Austin Ruggiero; and her in-laws, Francis Fiorentino, Eugene Fiorentino Sr., Robert Fiorentino and Anthony Calaguiro. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Fay’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. John the Evangelist Church, New Hartford where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Joseph Zareski. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Fay C. (Ruggiero) Fiorentino

July 24, 1928 - June 24, 2013