Fortunata Nadine Bender Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fortunata Nadine Bender of Canandaigua, New York, who passed away on August 11, 2025 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles Allyn Bender; her daughter Fran Marie Fox; her sister Angie; her brother-in-law John Castell; her brothers, Samuel and Vincent Ceravolo; her son-in-law Jeffrey Fox; and her parents, Vincenzo Ceravolo and Mary Ceravolo (Bovenza).
She is survived by: her children, Michael A. Bender and Karen A. Bender (Gary Livent); her grandchildren, Christopher T. Bender and Elizabeth C. Sweeney; and her brother Anthony J. Ceravolo. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict Parish, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or Light Hill (comfort care home), 5160 Parrish St., Ext., Canandaigua, NY 14424.