Delfina (Guarino) Federico

August 14, 1930 - January 16, 2021

Delfina Guarino Federico, 90, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021. Delfina was born in the town of Mirabella within Avellino, Italy. She arrived in Boston, MA in 1946 where she lived for 10 years prior to moving to Syracuse. Throughout her life she most enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and cooking traditional Italian meals. She loved spending time outdoors in her garden where she seemed to have the most incredible green thumb. She worked for a short time at Berg Diaper Service and volunteered at Blessed Sacrament Church where she was an active communicant. Delfina was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, enjoyed playing BINGO as many as three times per week, and also enjoyed bowling. She could be seen throwing strikes during family bowling as recently as two years ago. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Pasquale Federico; her daughter-in-law, Diane Federico; her sister, Catherine Bruno; her sister, Maria Bruno; and her brother Ernesto Guarino. She is survived by her two sons, Joseph Federico of Jamesville and Patrick (Donna) Federico of East Syracuse; sister, Elena Iovanna of East Boston, MA; brothers Giuseppe Guarino and Guido Guarino of East Boston, MA; four grandchildren, Nicole (Mark) Furbush of Boston, MA, Danielle (Brian) Turner of Avon, CT and Nicholas and Joseph Federico of East Syracuse; two great grandchildren, Natalie and Isabelle Turner of Avon, CT; and many nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the staff of Elderwood at Liverpool and doctors, nurses and staff at Crouse Hospital for the compassionate care you provided. You are not only our heroes, but became part of her family over this past year. A private service will be held for immediate family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 20th, 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. To attend the services remotely, please use the link on Delfina's tribute page at www.faroneandsoninc.com to watch the live webcast at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Elderwood at Liverpool.