Maria G. (Gasbarra)Fiori, our beloved wife and mother, went to be with the Lord, Friday April 9, 2021 at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents, Giovanni and Francesca Gasbarra; her sisters, Elena (Nando) Carpentieri, Antoinietta Gasbarra, Margarita Gasbarra, Gioconda Barbara; her niece, Rosemarie Tedeschi. She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Filiberto Fiori; three adoring children, JoAnna Fiori Voorhees (Tim), Albert Tino Fiori, Gabriella Horan. Known to her grandchildren as “Nonna” she will be greatly missed by Steven and Austin Voorhees, Kazmiras and Giada Horan; her brother, Peter (Maria) Gasbarra; her sister, Rosa (Frank) Tedeschi; her brother-in-law, Carlo Barbara; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Maria holds a very special place in her heart for her beloved dog, Cacci. She spent countless hours with her special companion. She was born in Olevano, Italy and came to the United States in 1956 where she worked at Endicott Johnson until she retired in 2009. Our mother was known by many and loved by all. Everyone loved Maria. She was known to be the most wonderful, kind, loving, sweetest person you have ever met. “ I just love your MOM came from all across the world…..she never met a stranger. Engaging in conversations with anyone she met. She was magnetic. Her legacy of love is imbedded in her children and grandchildren. There are few angels on earth and our mom was one of them. She did not have to wait for her wings to get to heaven, she already had them here on earth. She loved to sit on her porch, attracting her friends and family to just stop by and sit for a cup of tea or coffee. There was always fresh baked cakes or cookies, not to mention her sauce, ravioli and gnocci. She was an amazing cook, her food exuded so much love to all who shared her meals. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott.
The family extends special thanks to the staff and Doctors of the CVICU at UHS for their attentive and compassionate care. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday 10:30 AM from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY and at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church 300 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Entombment will follow at Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.
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