Obituaries
Marian C Marotta
Feb 20, 1936 - Mar 4, 2023
Marian C. Marotta, "Cookie" (nee Koenig), age 87,beloved wife of Anthony D. Marotta (deceased), cherished mother of Marina Paynther (deceased) (husband Eric), Anthony J. (wife Laura), Andrea (deceased), Monica Quinn, Michael (wife Natalie), Alicia Linihan (deceased) (husband Brian), devoted grandmother of Tara, Alexandrea, Rita, Mariana (deceased), Grace, John, Michael (wife Renee), Dominic, Katarina Ward (husband…
Ermanno Di Franco
Jan 25, 1931 - Mar 3, 2023
Ermanno Di Franco, age 92, beloved husband for 58 years of Sabina (nee Coletta) (deceased), loving father of Remo, devoted grandfather of Ethan Andrew and Charlie Stevenson Di Franco, beloved son of Alberto and Assunta (nee Antonelli) Di Franco (both deceased), loving brother of Attilio "Nino" Di Franco (deceased) (wife Filomena), Lucia Di Benedetto (husband…
Elena Manocchio
Sep 14, 1942 - Mar 2, 2023
Elena Manocchio (née Discenza), age 80 and beloved wife of Marco Manocchio Sr for 62 years, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023. Born in Baranello, Italy, Elena immigrated to the United States in the late 1950’s and established her Italian heritage here in the US. Her warm and open arms provided for a family…
Vincent R. Pietrocini
Apr 5, 1946 - Feb 23, 2023
VINCENT R. PIETROCINI, age 76. Beloved son of Vincent and Theresa (nee Frato) (both deceased). Loving brother of the following deceased: Julia Palmentera, Mary Ann De Franco, Ann Ferritto and Concetta. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Prayers of Christian Burial 10 am Tuesday at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD…
Michael J. Ruggieri
Oct 5, 1935 - Feb 16, 2023
Michael J. Ruggieri, age 87, Attorney, beloved husband for 63 years of Joanne (nee Cianciolo), loving father of Rita Ruggieri, Vince Ruggieri (wife Tracey), Teresa Davis (husband Craig) and Maria Milano (husband Dave), cherished grandfather of Daneen, Danny, Jeffrey, Danielle, Katie, Angelina, Mary, Joseph, James, Jonathan, Alexandra, Jenna, Michael, Vincent, Dominic, loving great grandfather of…
Michelino "Mike" DiStefano
Feb 7, 1929 - Feb 12, 2023
Michelino “Mike” DiStefano, age 94, born February 7, 1929 in Campolieto (Campobasso) Italy. Beloved husband of Carmela (nee DiBlasio), dearest father of Antoinette Auletta (husband Vince) and John DiStefano, devoted grandfather of Matthew (wife Katie), Mark (wife Elizabeth), Marissa Auletta, Carmelina Immke and Michael DiStefano, cherished great grandfather of Benjamin, Maxwell, Leo, Roman, and Fiorina,…
Tonya L Tuiach
Mar 18, 1964 - Feb 12, 2023
Tonya L. Tuiach (nee Sava), age 58, beloved wife of Fabio Tuiach, loving mother of Michael Dimora (Vanessa), James Penny and Jonathan Tuiach, cherished grandmother of Isabella, Alexandria and Giavanna, beloved daughter of Anthony and Phyllis Sava (both deceased), dear sister of Anthony Sava (Christine), daughter-in-law of Tullio and the late Ines Tuiach. Interment Private.…
Pauline M Olivo
Nov 9, 1942 - Feb 12, 2023
Pauline M Olivo (nee Simonetta), age 80, beloved mother of Frank (Tina), Nicholas, Anthony and Michael, cherished grandmother of Angela, Frankie, Joey, Ariana, Dominic and Nicholas, devoted great grandmother Gabriella, Liam, Taylor and Gianna, dear sister of Vincent and Frank Simonetta (both deceased), loving aunt and cousin of many. A strong woman, Pauline taught her…
Guerino "Gary" De Benedictis
May 25, 1942 - Feb 9, 2023
Guerino "Gary" De Benedictis, age 80, born May 25, 1942 in Valle Castellana, Termo, Italy and passed away February 9, 2023 in Mayfield Heights. Beloved husband for 56 years of Anna (nee Recchia), loving father of Anthony De Benedictis (wife Nicole), Tina Sapanaro (husband Tom) and Gianni De Benedictis, cherished grandfather of Alisa Canganelli (husband…
Michelina C Laina
Jan 22, 1930 - Feb 7, 2023
MICHELINA C. LAINA (nee Frate), age 93 Beloved wife of the late Sam. Loving sister of Guido Frate and Mario Frate (Lorene) (all deceased). Cherished aunt of Georgette Frate-Mikus (Gerard), Antoinette Lehmann (Bill), Mario Frate (Sharon), Marco Frate, Matthew Frate (deceased) and Maria Francek (Scott). Great aunt of many and dear friend of Jo Anne…