It is with great sadness that the family of Firmino Riccardo Maselli announces his passing on Monday, September 24, 2018, at the age of 97. Firmino was born on September 30, 1920, in Cercemaggiore, Italy, and immigrated to New York in 1967.
Firmino will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Fiora Maselli, Rosa Posnick, Assunta Migliaccio, and son-in-law, John Migliaccio; stepchildren Anthony and Stephanie Neri, Angelo and Lydia Neri; grandchildren, Daniel, Sara, Christina, Nicole, Alex, Jennifer; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his 16 siblings, his first wife, Nicolina Gatti Maselli, his second wife, Apollonia Neri Maselli, and son-in law, Alan Posnick.
Firmino was a World War II Veteran, and in his younger years, a hard-working shoemaker and designer. He was a charismatic, devoted, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a distinguished multi-lingual avid world traveler. He spoke fluent Italian, Spanish, and French. Firmino enjoyed playing Bocce and cards, listening to music, watching soccer games, and most of all, loved to dance.
Viewing and visitation will be at Fred H McGrath and Son Funeral Home in Bronxville, New York, on Wednesday September 26, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday September 27, at 10:45am at St. Joseph’s Church of Bronxville, New York.
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Dominic Santucci says
September 25, 2018 at 6:16 pmSo sorry to hear of my Uncle’s passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Lucy Scopino says
September 27, 2018 at 7:32 amFirmino left all of us who knew him a wonderful legacy to follow…always enjoy life doing what you love! I am a friend of his daugther and he always treated me like one of his own girls. Whenever the holidays came or if I just went over to have coffee…he was always ready to serve you something….homemade cured meats or a delicious homecooked dinner. He will be missed by his family but they will keep in their hearts and minds great memories of him loving life and loving them all! Ripose in pace.