Mr. Emileo "Fonzie" Lorenzoni, age 83, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2004 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. He was born on November 29, 1920 in Little Falls, son of the late Nello and Cesira (Fenni) Lorenzoni and received his education in Little Falls schools. He was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, having enlisted on Aug. 10, 1942. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 31, 1946, and upon relief from active duty was the recipient of an American Theater Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal. Fonzie joined in marriage with Amelia L. "Emily" Grande on November 6, 1948 at St. Anthony's Church in Herkimer with Rev. Gustav Purificato officiating. The couple had shared in a blessed union of over 45 years until the passing of Emily on July 19, 1994. Fonzie had worked with numerous area construction companies, as he was a carpenter by trade. He had last worked full time with RIMM Construction in Herkimer. He was a member of the Holy Family Parish, along with the Carpenter's Local Union. He was also involved with the former St. Joseph's Men's Club, and was a member of the DeCarlo Staffo Post #8, Little Falls. He is survived by his beloved family, including his son: James Lorenzoni and his wife Lisa of Little Falls; a daughter Karen McGrail and her husband Thomas of Herkimer; two granddaughters: Maria and Emily Lorenzoni; a sister Valerie Tooley of Little Falls; two brothers: John Lorenzoni and Rudy Lorenzoni both of Little Falls; several nieces nephews, cousins and In Laws: Mary (Grande) Cumm of Herkimer, Claudine Grande of Herkimer; and Italo Grande and wife Caroline of Little Falls. He was predeceased by his three brothers: Albert & Joseph Lorenzoni, and Frederick Lawrence and two sisters: Jane Hayner and Angie Lorenzoni. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 20, 2004 at 10:00 AM at the Enea Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street Little Falls and at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Parish Church, corner of East Main & John Sts. Little Falls where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Herkimer. Friends and relatives are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Monday (Tonight) from 5 - 8 PM. Those wishing may consider donations in his memory to either the Holy Family Parish or to the Valley Health Services Development Fund. The family extends their gratitude to the Valley Health Services and to the Country Manor of Herkimer for the professional care and compassion offered. For directions to the Funeral Home, click the link above.