Stephanie 'Fanina' Seminerio, 77, of Rockford passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born January 21, 1947 in Palma di Montechiaro, to Pasquale and Calogera (Fiaccabrino) Mancuso. Married Bino Seminerio on January 20, 1964 in Sicily. Immigrated to America in 1972 with her family. Started Bino's Italian Restaurant with her husband. Fanina was an extraordinarily good cook, always creating amazing dishes from fresh and simple ingredients. These meals provided comfort and brought a piece of Italy to her family and friends. These meals always set the stage for laughter and memories of singing, playing music, and Italian card games. These memories of family were what was most important to her, Perché la famiglia nella Vita é tutto.
Survived by son, Vince (Karen) Seminerio; daughters, Connie (Joe) Chiarelli and Lilly Cimino (Partner: Paul Mangiaracina).
She is also survived by grandchildren, Vince, Shayna, Claudia, Chris, Albert, Dominique, Stephanie, and Miles; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Anthony; brothers, Giuseppe (Ambra) Mancuso and Antonino (Rosetta) Mancuso; sister-in-laws, Concetta Mancuso, Paola Salamone, Maria Seminerio, and Debbie Cunningham; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents, husband, father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Seminerio; sister, Tanina Mancuso; brother, Pietro Mancuso; sister-in-law, Susie Calvanese; and brother-in-laws, Vince Calvanese, Iggy Seminerio, Carl Seminerio, and Pete Salamone.
A visitation for Stephanie will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson Street, Rockford, Illinois, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Stephanie will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115-2277.