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Velia Fava

Mount Kisco, New York

1931 - 2015 (Age 83)

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DIED
June 7, 2015
AGE
83
LOCATION
Mount Kisco, New York

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Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Home, Inc. Obituary

Velia Fava passed peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the care and love of her family at Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt. Kisco, NY. Velia Fava was born in Calabria, Italy on September 1, 1931 to the late Serafino and Grazia Bueti. Velia moved to Chappaqua, NY with her family and married her...

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Alway remembering Velia, her siblings and parents, Aunt Gracia and Uncle Serafino. I am the last survivor of the two family siblings. God Bless the children, grand-children, Great grand-children and Great-Great grand-children .

We'll miss the gentile smile and kind words every time we met. Our condolences to the Fava's and Bueti's families.

Your cousins Serafino Bueti & family (VT)

Velia, I know as first cousins we were always in our hart even though we did not see each other for many years. Your smile and kindness will always be with me.
Love, cousin Serefino Cambareri Washington, DC

Delia,(Velia) my first cousin,who babysat me as a toddler in Solano Calabria our place of birth, whose nick name was 'cuor di colomba' (heart of a dove) was truly a witness of gentleness, unselfishness, unconditional love and who lived her life for others.
Although our times together were few because of distance, it is a fact that blood is thicker than water. When we connected by telephone or the few times in person our hearts rejoiced because that same love was flowing in both our...

Ms Fava you were a wonderful woman and nobody can ever wear your shoes. You had a big heart, open arms and lots of love to give to everyone. I am so happy I was able to be part of your life. I will remember all the good times with you and your family. You are gone, but never will be forgotten. You will always be on my mind and in my heart. I love you and until we meet again. Love Erika.

Velia (a.k.a. Grandma Fava),
You were a beautiful woman, inside and out. PERIOD! Not only were you a wonderful friend to me, but also to my late father Joe and rest of my family. You supported me and gave me advice for many, many years. Even if I lost contact for several years with you and your family, you always treated me as though we had been in touch. You also treated me like a grandson. You were gentle and caring in nature. One of her beliefs in life was the importance of...

The Riley family sends our thoughts and prayers to the Fava family.