Claudia Difusco Obituary

Face coverings must be worn in the funeral home at all times. Social distancing must be maintained. Please be aware that we have capacity limits. You may have to wait outside the funeral home, socially distant until others take their leave. We thank you for your understanding as we all navigate this difficult time. Cemetery Rose Hills Memorial Park 101 Mill St. Putnam Valley, NY 10579 845-528-3516 | Tuesday 1/5 Mass St. John The Evangelist Church 225 East Lake Blvd Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-2006 | Tuesday 1/5, 1:00 pm Claudia DiFusco of Mahopac, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 54.

She was born in the Bronx on August 26, 1966, the daughter of John P. and Norma (Rebolini) Mangi. Claudia enjoyed hiking, motorcycle rides, boating and shopping with her daughters. She was happiest at the beach and looked forward to trips to Cape Cod with her family each year. In May of 1990 she married Alfonso DiFusco on the beach in Jamaica.

Claudia and Alfonso renewed their vows several years later at a Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac. Family was the most important part of Claudia's life and she will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mom. In addition to Alfonso, she is survived by her daughters, Alexandra, Victoria and Gabrielle and her sisters, Debbie Russo (Greg), Joan Friedman (Fred) and Michele Abate (John).

She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, John Mangi. Visiting will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 5 at 1 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church with interment to follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY.