On January 26, 2023 Yolanda Diana Cusanelli, 95, was called home. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1927 to Luigi and Maria Grace Levanti. Lola, as she was called, was the baby of 6. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Samuel, and Hector, as well as her sisters Jean and Frances. Lola married Victor in 1951 and had 5 beautiful children. Craig Cusanelli (Jelena), Robert Cusanelli (Robin), Gary Cusanelli, Kim Cusanelli Howard (William), and Lisa Cusanelli (Lisa).
Lola has six loving grandchildren, Angela, Katelynn, William, Oksana, Lauren and Andrew. She has three great-grandchildren Shannon, Austin and Roman. Lola has one great-great grandchild, Grimmsly. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor and her precious son Gary Michael.
Lola moved to South Florida in 1966 and has lived in Fort Lauderdale since 2016. She was the matriarch of her large family. She adored her family and loved to cook for them. She loved Italian music and loved going to the casino.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 10:00 - Noon at the KRAEER - FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Yolanda's funeral service will commence at 1:00 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4595 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
It can be a great comfort to a grieving person or family to hear that others thought highly of their loved one, too. If you knew and admired Yolanda, be sure to let the family know by writing a few words in the "Memory" section of her obituary on the Kraeer - Fairchild Funeral Home website. www.KraeerFairchild.com
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