Aldo Fioravanti

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aldo fioravanti

Aldo Fioravanti

May 1, 1923 ~ July 29, 2016

aldo fioravanti

May 1, 1923 ~ July 29, 2016

Aldo went to heaven July 29, 2016 and is now with his beloved Annie. Born in 1923 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Josephina and Palmiro, and raised in Bridgeport, CT. Left to mourn his passing are his four children, Richard (Ginny Casper) Fioravanti, Joanne (Tom) Makielski, Patricia (Steve) Barresi and Mary (Rick) Spiegel; daughter-in-law Irene Fioravanti; his 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Michael, Meghan, Joseph, Stephen, Justin & Rebecca; 3 step-grandchildren, Ted who predeceased him, Jaime & Ashley; 3 great-grandchildren, Lily, Henry & Michael as well as many nieces and nephews. Aldo's personality was shaped by the Great Depression, he was made a man during WWII, graduated from MIT as a civil engineer, then married the love of his life Annie, and together raised four beautiful children. Aldo spent the first part of his career in the NYC area, helping to build, among others, Idlewild Airport (JFK) and Lincoln Center's Symphony Hall. In 1965, he moved his family to Rochester and served as the Assistant Director for the physical plant at the U of R, Strong Memorial Hospital. During his tenure, the footprint doubled in size. But perhaps his greatest accomplishment was the close-knit family that he and his wife created. His children and grandchildren feel fortunate to have had his positive influence, intelligence, uplifting spirit, attitude and optimism all these years. Aldo really knew how to enjoy retirement, yet remain relevant in today's society...at 93 years old, he was on Facebook! He traveled the world with Annie by his side, remained active in the Rotary Clubs of Rochester, Fort Myers, and Canandaigua. He taught classes for AARP, and drove the tram at Sonnenberg Gardens. Perhaps his most enjoyable hobby was lending his baritone voice to many local choruses for years. Aldo is harmonizing in heaven for sure! Dad always told us, "When it comes time for me to go, remember, I've had a great life". We will remember that, Dad! We hope we can live up to your wonderful example for a life well-lived. Special thanks to the caregivers at the VA, Jewish Home, Crimson Ridge & Lifetime Care Hospice for the loving care they all gave to Aldo. Aldo's visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 at the Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Aldo's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd. Burial will be privately held at St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007 in Aldo's memory.

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