Violet Verni Fariello, 95, died Jan. 30, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Utica, N.Y., and had been a resident of Vero Beach for six years, coming from Coral Springs.
Prior to retirement, she was co-owner of Verni’s Restaurant on Genesse Street and the Coach House Restaurant in North Utica.
She also held several positions with the New York State Liquor board.
She also was a nurse at St. John’s Health Care Center in Fort Lauderdale for many years.
She was an honorary life member of the Ladies Assembly of the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include a son, Albert Fariello, of Vero Beach; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert of 42 years; brothers, Ernest A. Verni Sr. and Alfred Verni; sister, Louise Grazulis; and grandson, Bradley A. Fariello.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old St. John’s Church, 240 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501-2285.
A memorial service will be at a future date at Calvary Cemetery, Utica, N.Y.
Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.
A guest book is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.
