Obituary of Gerardo Cuozzo

Gerardo Cuozzo, 84, passed way October 9, 2015. He was born June 25, 1931 in Colliano Italy, the son of the late Giuseppe and Rosalia Caranese Cuozzo. Gerardo had been employed by Wilson Sporting Goods and by Joe Armideo. He enjoyed bocce, cooking, gardening, and making wine but most importantly being with his family and friends. He had been a member of the San Rocco Lodge. He is survived by his daughter's Rose Sheikh, Carmelina Cuozzo, his sisters Angelina Gasparro, Maria Ciccaglione, Yolanda Cuozzo-Tullio, Helen Giampaolo, Joann Maynard, grandsons Omar Sheikh, Giuseppe Cuozzo, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Services are private per Gerardo's request. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home of Cortland is serving the family. Memorial donations can be made out to Cortland Memorial Foundation, 134 Homer Ave. Cortland, NY 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wrightbeard.com