Donna (Fuller) Stinziano's Obituary
Donna (Fuller) Stinziano, 86, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2022, at Crouse Hospital. Donna was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Carmichael) Fuller. Family was most important to Donna, and she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, both at home in Syracuse and in Juno Beach, FL. She especially enjoyed being with her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Francis D. Stinziano; four children, Terry Mento, CeCe Stinziano, Dina Stinziano (Bob Gratton), and Francis D. (Analisa) Stinziano, Jr.; nine grandchildren, Jessica (Stan) Germain, Stephanie Ockenden, Leanne (Katie) Ockenden Kuester, Alexis Mento (Luigi Frateschi), Michael Mento, Mia, and Robby Guariano, and Adele and Joslin Stinziano; two great-grandchildren, Stanley and Avery Germain; brother, James (Anna) Fuller; sister, Joan (Thomas) Gustaffson; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (Corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY 13212. A funeral Mass in celebration of Donna’s life will follow at 12:30 pm on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in St. Daniel’s Church, 3004 Court St., Syracuse. Private entombment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324 New York, NY 10087 or Crouse Hospital, 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210.
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