Fiore D. Femia

ALBANY-Fiore Femia, 86, went to Heaven on Tuesday, February 19th. Fiore was born on November 23, 1932, in Altamont, NY and was the son of Anthony and Josephine Femia. Fiore graduated from Altamont High School and enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War, where he served aboard the USS Allagash, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Fiore worked at General Electric, Blue Spruce Farms, and Heritage Village. Fiore enjoyed fishing trips to Roscoe, NY and trips to Vermont, the Adirondacks, and Navy reunions. Fiore was a member of the Guilderland Elks Club and a lifelong member of the American Legion. Fiore is survived by his son John Femia; granddaughter Theresa Barber (Jason); great-granddaughter Zoey Barber; sister Rose Martin; sister Mary Page; brother Peter Femia (Valerie); and several nieces and nephews. Fiore was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Mary Femia and brother Joseph Femia. The family would like to thank the health care providers at the Stratton VA Medical Center and the Albany County Nursing Home and dear friends Patty Sullivan and Kim Roche for their constant support and kindness.

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at All Saints Church, 16 Homestead Street, Albany, NY 12203 (behind CVS), on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 9:00am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will follow the mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Church at the above address or The Community Hospice at 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.