Eva Fantauzzo was 83-years-old. (Photo courtesy of the Fantauzzo family)
Vincenza (Eva) Fantauzzo, the mother of Rochester Lancers owner SoccerSam Fantauzzo, passed away on Sunday.
She was 83.
Eva’s son Chuck was by her side when she died.
She had lived in Irondequoit, N.Y.
“Family & Friends, thanks for all the beautiful messages. My brother Chuck took care of my mom for years with the daily love from my sister Val,” SoccerSam said on Facebook.
“My aunts, uncles & my cousin Venera are special.. thank you!
“Chuck & Val’s friends have mentioned the amazing Italian meals prepared within minutes for anyone that went to her house. My Eastridge alumni remember some of the greatest High School parties ever in her basement. She had many remedies for those with stomach issues that I never knew about 🙂
“We know she’s in a better place now with my dad and probably cooking for everyone! 🙏❤️”
Eva Fantauzzo
Eva was predeceased by her husband Silvestro; Parents Charles and Carmela Oliveri; Brothers-in-law Salvatore Arbore, Tommaso, Antonio and Baldasare Fantauzzo; Sister-in-law Anna Fantauzzo; Nephew Giacomo Lo Re and niece Rita Lo Re. Survived by loving children, SoccerSam – Salvatore (Linda) Fantauzzo, Charles Fantauzzo, Valerie (Dario) Raffi; Grandchildren, Salvatore Fantauzzo II, Silvio (Angela) Fantauzzo, Roxanna (Marc) Mandell, Juliano (Brittany) Raffi, Evelyn (Christian) Wiese, Michael, Erin and AvaSuri Fantauzzo; Great-grandchildren, Santino, Salvatore III, Massimo, Camila, Gino and Capri Fantauzzo; Noella, Jovany, Frankie and Carmine Mandell; Ruby and Dominic Raffi; Brothers, Alfonse (Anna) Oliveri, William (Jacqueline) Oliveri; Sisters, Maria Arbore, Josephine (Leo) DeLuca: Special niece Venera Lo Re; Also many loving nieces and nephews; Special neighbors Stanley and Eva and her beloved Oreo.
The Fantauzzo thanked Ana Villegas and “the amazing staff” at Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
There are no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m., at St. Kateri at St. Cecilia Church, 2732 Culver Road, Rochester, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, the Fantauzzo asked friends and family to make a donation to Camp Good Days And Special Times or the Open Door Mission.
