Matilde Fava Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Matilde Fava (Mount Vernon, New York), who passed away on March 1, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband John; her daughters, Palmina (Richard), Doreena (Paul) and Joanna (Anthony); her grandchildren, Milena, Eric, Gianni, Leonardo, Eva, Matthew, Marco, Francesca and John; her siblings-in-law, Sheila Mignone, Dr. Lois Mignone and Thomas Fava; her aunt Dr. Florinda Iannace; her daughter Rita; her brother Drs; her parents, Roberto Mignone and Palmina Mignone; and her close friend John. She was also cherished by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
To continue Matilde's legacy of supporting student research and learning, in lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family asks you to consider a donation to the Dr. Matilde Fava Student Scholarship Fund, which will be used to promote the study of Modern Languages, Literature, and Culture and of the immigrant experience in, and contribution to, America. Donations may be sent to her family, with checks made payable to the Dr. Matilde Fava Student Scholarship Fund, or through the following links: https://securelb.imodules.com.
