Obituary of Alexander Dominic Fumarola

Alexander Dominic Fumarola, 82, of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of November 8th, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born August 30, 1943, in Cortland, New York, Alex was the son of Gaetano and Jennie Peraino Fumarola. A lifelong resident of the area, Alex served as Cortland County’s budget officer for nearly 30 years. His wife and children cherish joyful memories of Alex as a devoted father and loving husband. He will be remembered not just for his significant contributions to his hometown of Cortland but also for the small things that made him such a kind and beautiful soul. His family recalls enjoying his scrambled eggs in the morning while listening to classic oldies tunes from the 50s, adventures on his motorcycle or the ski slopes, and his famous “40 winks” naps. His loving wife reminisces about their travels abroad in Italy and Mexico, as well as their cherished walks through Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York, laughing and kicking up fallen leaves every autumn.

The Fumarola family extends their deep gratitude to the many friends and relatives whose love and support gave Alex strength during his brave battles with Parkinson’s and kidney failure, including the compassionate staff at Cayuga Medical Center’s Physical and Medical Rehabilitation Unit (PMRU) in his final days. Alex’s strong devotion to his Catholic faith provided comfort throughout his health struggles, and his family finds peace knowing he now rests free from pain in God’s loving embrace.

Alex was preceded in death by his parents, Gaetano and Jennie Peraino Fumarola, his sister Mary, and her husband Joseph Prezioso. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna; his 99-year-old father-in-law, Bruno “Pops” Ruscio; his sister-in-law Linda (Leon) Darling; his sons Adam (Kelly) and Aaron Fumarola; his nephew and nieces Anthony (Susan) Prezioso, Mary Jo (Michael) Roberts, and Laura Jean Prezioso; his stepchildren Paul Powers and Travis Powers; his granddaughters Gisele and Evangeline Fumarola; and his step-grandchildren Blake and Brooke Powers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Friday, November 14, 2025. The Christian Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y.
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