Sebastiano Renda, 86, of Brooklyn New York, loving husband for 50 years to Angela Renda (Sciannaca), peacefully went to be with Our Lord on Saturday, June 20th at his home with his caring family nearby. Born in Militello in Val di Catania, Sicily on January 15th, 1934.
Above all else, Sebastiano was a “family man” who loved his children and grandchildren and cherished every moment he had with them. Sebastiano had a lifelong passion for cars, winemaking and gardening, which went back to his roots as a farmer in Sicily. He was happiest when surrounded by loved ones and close friends, enjoying a glass of wine and tending to his patch of garden in his Brooklyn backyard. His passion shone through, as a tiny patch of garden in his backyard yielded a bounty of Sicilian vegetables—tenerumi, cucuzza, wild fennel, and mustard greens—that he lovingly and proudly shared with friends and family. Also, he enjoyed building and fixing cars with is son, Salvatore.
Along with his beloved wife Angela, Sebastiano is survived by his three children, Salvatore and his wife Marie, Francesca and her husband Salvatore Vitale, and Anthony. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Samantha and Jessica Renda, and Eva and Joseph Sebastiano Vitale.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 24 from 2:00-7:00 at Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home, 2005 West 6th St, Brooklyn, NY. Liturgy of the Word will be held on June 25, 2020 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 430 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY.
Sebastiano will be loved and remembered by all of his family and friends.
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