Amelio Joseph Graziano

He was a devoted father of 5; Linda Amend (Walter) of Long Island, NY, Sandra Pauly (Robert) of Cape Coral, FL, Mary Hayes (David) of Cape Coral, FL, Peter Graziano (Taroll) of Phoenix, AZ, Paul T. Graziano (Amie) of Fort Myers, FL. Carmen (Grandpa Cheekie) had 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Louis Graziano, from Thomson, GA and nieces and nephews from East Aurora, NY.

He was preceded in death, by his beautiful granddaughter Michelle Hayes Watson.

Carmen’s story began in East Aurora, New York where he worked in the family Business. Later Carmen and his Lovely wife Rose of 69 years (Deceased 1/20/2016) owned commercial property and briefly ran an Italian restaurant. After leaving East Aurora, with his wife and family by his side, he retired to Cape Coral where Carmen enjoyed the company of his family and friends while sharing his love for food and hosting many dinner parties with his wife. He enjoyed working around his home on many home improvement projects, especially with the help of his family and enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, Family Freud and eating jelly beans, cookies and chocolate. By example, Carmen has given his children a zest for life and a strong will.

He will live on forever in our hearts; we love you dearly Dad.

Arrangements have been made at Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery at 1630 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL 33991, (239) 283-0540.

Viewing will be on Thursday, May 11th from 5 – 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, FL 33904 (239) 574-4545 on Friday, May 12th at 10:30am. Internment follows the Mass at the Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery.