Giuseppe “Joe” Floriano, 67, born in Gioia Sannitica, Italy on July 2, 1954, to the late Raffaele Floriano and Assunta Floriano, entered eternal rest on Feb. 27 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He came to America when he was 17 and worked at FCD (Fluid Control Division) for 18 years and then was the proud owner of Giuseppe’s Italian Deli and co-owner of Fantasia Wedding & Banquet Facilities.
Giuseppe loved gardening, the casino, cruising with his wife, Italian soccer, and playing golf with his sons-in-law. Out of all these things, Giuseppe was most proud of his family and loved them unconditionally. He married the love of his life, Elvira Russo Floriano at 22 years old. Married for almost 45 years, they did everything together. From working, to travel, and spending time with their family/friends, their love for one another was undeniable. In Giuseppe’s final moments, Elvira selflessly took care of his every need.
Giuseppe was the loving father and father-in-law of Assunta (Peter) Sandor, Sandra (Michael) Mastromarino, and Raffaele (Jennifer) Floriano. He adored his four grandchildren, Carlyn, Emilia, Everly, and Isla. He also loved his grand-dogs, Luna, Kave, Latte, and the late Cami and Bella. In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren, and grand dogs, he is survived by his brother Elio (Maria) Floriano, his sister Rita (Pasquale) Salerno, his sister-in-law Filomena (Mario—rest his soul) Floriano, and many loving nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
The visiting hours will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon in Saint Paul VI Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made at pancan.org/donate in his honor. For his online obituary, please visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.