Obituary of Alfredo M. Giuliani

Alfredo Giuliani died peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was 99 years old. Alfredo is survived by his 4 children Elio Giuliani and wife Kimberly, Robert Giuliani and Carmela, Angela Ferreira and Anthony, and Elisa Giuliani and 4 grandchildren Jessica Ferreira, Anthony Ferreira, Stephanie Giuliani, and Robert Giuliani. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Paolina (Costanzo) and his sister Velia Poloni Alfredo was born on February 26, 1921 in Castel Del Monte in the Aquila region of Italy to Eleuterio Giuliani and Angela (Sericola). He attended schools in Italy and graduated with a degree in teaching. He was in the Italian Army in his early twenties during WWII. Later his family emigrated to the United States in 1947 and lived in the Bronx, NY. Later the family moved to Yonkers, NY and lived on Elm Street where Alfredo met his wife Paolina Costanzo at Mount Carmel Church. He married Paolina in 1952 and welcomed four children into their home. Alfredo was a dedicated husband and father who was hardworking and rarely took a sick day. He first worked for the Swiss Credit Bank and then later went on to work for the New York State Banking Department working his way up to a Principal Bank Examiner. When the children were younger, Alfredo was involved with the local Cub Scout Pack 24 and Boy Scout Troop 24 in Yonkers, NY during the 1960's and 1970's as treasurer. Alfredo also enjoyed collecting world stamps. He was a self taught painter and enjoyed painting, especially after he retired. Most of his paintings are of nature scenes. He also was an avid walker and walked on a daily basis around his neighborhood and also enjoyed swimming. Alfredo truly enjoyed a daily glass of red wine or two and in the evening an espresso with sambuca. Friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, July 21st from 3 pm to 7 pm at Sinatra Funeral Home. The address is 499 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY. A funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 10:30 am at St. Peter and Paul and St. Ursula. The address is 129 Birch Street, Fleetwood, NY. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Alfredo's life.