Emil LoChiatto

Emilio LoChiatto, 97 years old, born October 15, 1925 at Grottaminada, Italy passed peacefully into eternal rest on November 30, 2022. Emil was the 10th of twelve children and was the last survivor.

Emil is predeceased by his beloved, devoted wife Josephine LoChiatto and survived by many family members.

His beloved children, Rosemarie LoChiatto Bracuto, Joyce LoChiatto and son, Vito LoChiatto , wife, Sharon LoChiatto, Christopher and Mayci Ann Parr,  brother-in- law Alfonse Leonardis and wife Lynn Leonardis, their children, Skip and Charlotte Leonardis, granddaughter, Amanda and husband Nickolas La Monaco, great grandchildren Daniel and Nicholas La Monaco. Beloved cousins Antonio and Licia Conforti, and their children, Mary and Andy Savvides, Sylvia Cupo and Tina Conforti, Michael Conforti and nephew Carlos Soriano of Grottaminada, Italy, and wife Rita Soriano and children and many family members in Italy. 

Predeceased; Mother and Father, Raphael and Rose LoChiatto, mother in-law Maria Leonardis, sister in- laws Lena and Edith Leonardis.

Emil arrived in the United States in 1947, with $16.00 in his pocket. Emil gave up half of his fortune to help a friend achieve his American Dream, which was a testament to Emil LoChiatto’s character, which remained true throughout his life.

Emil earned a job with General Motors before starting Emil LoChiatto Masonry and Paving in 1955.   He relied heavily on the skill set taught by his father in Italy to build a masonry business in the US.  His son Vito LoChiatto eventually became his right hand man at young age, and took over the business in 1987, forgoing law school plans.

Emil LoChiatto was a devoted husband, father and friend.   He had a passion for life, family gatherings and known for a feast at their table that he and his wife, Josephine prepared throughout the years, during holidays, all occasions and Sunday dinners.  He and his wife Josephine planted a large vegetable garden throughout their many years together.   He was devoted to his family and friends loved the warm weather, the sunshine, and Florida. He was a devoted parishioner of St Helen’s Church, he attended Sunday Mass regularly with Father Anthony, as they shared a very special relationship. He touched many lives and will be remembered for his love of life, faith, generosity, wisdom and love.  We miss you so much. God speed, Dad, Mr. LoChiatto.   We know you are with the good Lord now, mom, family and friends.

Family request donations in his loving memory to:

Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief

(www.samaritanspurse.org)

Wounded Warrior Project

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/.  or

American Red Cross 
https://www.redcross.org/donate/now

Viewing Gosselin Funeral Home 3-7pm
Funeral Mass: St Helena’s Church: 9 am

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