Venico A. Fraboni, age 78, of Burdett, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 3^rd, 2010.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119 5^th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday, May 6^th from 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 7^th at 10 am at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St, Watkins Glen with Father Paul Bonacci, celebrant.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to St. Mary's of the Lake Church, PO Box 289, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd, Corning, NY 14830.

Venico was born in Watkins Glen on February 12, 1932, the son of the late Venico and Joan (Edith) Salvatore Fraboni.  He served in the Army during the Korean War, was a graduate of Ithaca College and taught at Odessa Montour Central School for 35 years.  Venico was a parishioner of St. Mary's of the Lake Church where he was involved in many activities.   He enjoyed his farm and vineyards, making vino and selling his grapes on the "stand'. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed listening to political talk radio. Venico was devoted to his entire family and was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Venico is survived by his children Lorraine (Mike Lemme) Rosier of Depew, NY, Anthony (Jennifer) of Vernon Hills, IL, Timothy of Middleburg, FL; his grandchildren Serena (Matt) Michels, Gabrielle Rosier, Quinn and Isabella Fraboni, Kaylee, Ashley and Joseph Fraboni; great grandchildren, Dominic and Adrianna Michels; brothers David (Sandra) and Michael (Elsie) Fraboni all of Green Valley, AZ; brothers in law Stanley (Betty), Ted (Laurie), Joe (Charlene) and Jim (Carolynne) Landon and sisters in law Wilma (Doug) Freelove and Sharon (Bill) Bryington; numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends.

In addition to his parents, Venico was predeceased by his loving wife Joann on February 25, 2004.