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Joseph "Buff" Louis Fiorita

July 14, 1917 - July 29, 2014
Racine, WI

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Visitation

Saturday, August 2, 2014
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM CDT
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
2201 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI 53404

Service

Saturday, August 2, 2014
10:30 AM CDT
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
2201 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI 53404

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Health Care Network
904 State Street
Racine, WI 53404

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Joseph “Buff” Louis Fiorita, age 97, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his residence. Buff was born in Racine, July 14, 1917, son of the late Guy and Davina (Nee: Russo) Fiorita.

Buff attended Sacred Heart Grade School and William Horlick High School. After highschool he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during World War II. On August 23, 1941 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Minnie T. De Lorenzo who preceded him in death, January 12, 1999. He retired from General Motors after fourteen years of service. Buff was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Roma Lodge. An excellent baker, Buff also enjoyed tailoring, photography, and winemaking. He devoted his life to his family and cherished time spent with them. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his children, Thomas (Doris) Fiorita, Suzanne (Thomas) Meredith, James Fiorita; his grandchildren, Mark Fiorita, Michael (Leanna) Fiorita, Matthew (Ann) Fiorita, Jon (Dawn) Hunter, Jeanette (Bryan) Schneider, Timothy Fiorita, Nina Fiorita; great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Rebecca Fiorita, Jessica Hunter, Alexis and Gizelle Schneider, Rocco and Nico Fiorita, Kendall and Cameron Fiorita; sister-in-law, Mary Fairbanks; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Minnie, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary (Fred) Metzger, Adeline (James) Falaschi, and Rose (Leo) Sollazo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Saturday, August 2, 2014, 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Ricardo Martin officiating, assisted by Deacon Russell Missureli. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass at 10:30 A.M. Memorials to Health Care Network Inc., 904 State Street, Racine, WI 53404 have been suggested.

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