He was born January 17, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Louis and Concetta Territo Fiorella.
Rosario was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School and attended the University of Buffalo, where he studied biology. He was a surgical technician for Buffalo General Hospital, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and prior to his retirement was a research laboratory technician for E.C.M.C. He served his country with the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Rosario enjoyed photography and would often be the one behind the camera taking photos. He had a passion for woodworking, bird watching and traveling. Most of all he loved having fun with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia Fiorella (nee Russell) of Akron. Children, Angela (Michael) Monat of Buffalo, Louis (late Christine) Fiorella of Rushford, Jeanine Wiendl of Tonawanda and Joan (Michael) Czuba of Depew. Grandchildren, Tressa (Benjamin) Barbour, Michael Czuba, Jackson Czuba, Robert Czuba and James Czuba. Also survived by nieces, nephews, many friends and his beloved Mitzi and Hazel.
He was predeceased by his brother Mario Fiorella.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Wednesday (Nov. 28th) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 9:00am at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the family for future distribution to various charities. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
