Domenica Fanelli Obituary
The family announces the passing of Domenica Fanelli (Brooklyn, New York) on October 18, 2026. Domenica, born on October 2, 1939, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Domenica Fanelli or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her significant other Rocco Fanelli; her parents, Giovanni DeBenedictis and Maria Civitano DeBenedictis; and her sisters, Marietta, Rosetta, Franca and Giuseppina.
She is survived by: her children, Frank Fanelli and Maria Fanelli Riordan; her children-in-law, Nancy Nardo Fanelli and William Riordan; her grandchildren, Rocco, Carmela, Frankie Fanelli, Sophia and Olivia Riordan; her great grandchild Lia Grace; her siblings, Pinuccio and Mariucci; her brother-in-law Rocco; and her daughter Donna.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home (2005 W 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Our Lady of Grace RC Church (2322 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223). A burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Resurrection Cemetery (361 Sharrott Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309).
