Luigi Cefaloni

April 25, 1949 - June 14, 2022

Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home

692 U.S. Route 6

Mahopac, NY 10541

845-621-1992 |

Friday 6/17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home

692 U.S. Route 6

Mahopac, NY 10541

845-621-1992 |

Friday 6/17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Family respectfully requests those attending to wear a face mask while in the funeral home.

Ferncliff Cemetery

280 Secor Road

Hartsdale, NY 10530

914-693-4700 |

Saturday 6/18

Entombment will take place in the Rosewood Building of Ferncliff Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Luigi to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Donation in Memorial

St. John The Evangelist Church

225 East Lake Blvd

Mahopac, NY 10541

845-628-2006 |

Saturday 6/18, 11:30 am

Luigi grew up in Italy, where he attended technical college for electronics. He emigrated to the United States in 1966, settling in the Bronx, NY before moving to Mahopac in 1980.

Luigi worked as a technician with Verizon in White Plains, NY for many years. Following his retirement from Verizon, he embarked on a career as a real estate agent, working for Century 21 and later, Keller Williams. He was an active parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac. Luigi was a longtime member and past president of the Italian-American Club in Mahopac where he served on many committees and was active in many of its functions.

In his spare time, Luigi loved to garden, cook and play bocce.

On August 24, 1980 he married Eleanor A. “Bee” Black at St. John’s Church in the Bronx. In addition to Bee, he is survived by his daughter Cristina and her fiancé Matías of Brooklyn, NY; his stepson, Patrick O’Connor of South Hampton, NY; his brothers, Giulio and wife, Linda of Mahopac and Antonio and wife, Liliana of Harrison, NY; his sister, Maria Bernardi and her husband, Franco of Yonkers, NY and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting will be held on Friday, June 17 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 18 at 11:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac with entombment to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery’s Rosewood Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Luigi to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Donation in Memorial

Joseph J. Smith

Vicki Peters

Joseph Fierro

Tiffanie Santos

Freddie Prin

Zef Boga

Donatella e Dina Cefaloni

Celia Coyles

Kelly and Chris Primavera

The Marsala family

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Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home

692 U.S. Route 6

Mahopac, NY 10541

845-621-1992 | Map

Friday 6/17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home

692 U.S. Route 6

Mahopac, NY 10541

845-621-1992 | Map

Friday 6/17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Family respectfully requests those attending to wear a face mask while in the funeral home.

Ferncliff Cemetery

280 Secor Road

Hartsdale, NY 10530

914-693-4700 | Map

Saturday 6/18

Entombment will take place in the Rosewood Building of Ferncliff Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Luigi to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Donation in Memorial

St. John The Evangelist Church

225 East Lake Blvd

Mahopac, NY 10541

845-628-2006 | Map

Saturday 6/18, 11:30 am

Luigi Cefaloni of Mahopac, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Ripi, Frosinone, Italy on April 25, 1949, the son of Guerrino and Iolanda (Recine) Cefaloni. Luigi grew up in Italy, where he attended technical college for electronics. He emigrated to the UnitedContinue Reading

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Dearst Bee and Family - We send our deepest prayers and condolences on the Loss of Your Beautiful Louie - May he Rest in the Arms of Jesus and Mary and May St. Pio Intercede for all of you now and always - Santino Grace & Family
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Dear Dr.Cefaloni, My heart felt condolences to you for the loss of your father.Thinking of you during this difficult time.May god give you strength to you & your family during this time . Dr.Valluru

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Lou. Having known him for over 20 years in the Italian American Club and at St. John the Evangelist Church we shared many good and fond memories. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and know you all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Sincerely, Nick Berardi

My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Very sorry for your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dear Cristina and family, Wishing you peace, comfort, and courage at this time of sorrow. Thoughts, Vicki

Dear Cristina and family, I am sorry for your loss. In deepest sympathy, Vicki

Our sincere sympathies in the passing of your loved one, Luigi was always a smiling welcome face when we attended events at the IAC club. May God extend his blessings to you all in your fond memories. Sincerely Christine & Emma Lubbers

All we, the Cefaloni family in Brasil are to sad and prayng for the family in USA.

Condolences to Bee, Cristina,and entir Cefaloni families. Louie was a good man and good friend. I am glad I got to know him and spent time with him. He often said "once a friend then you are my friend for life". I will miss him and never forget him.

Thinking of your family in this sad time. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

My heartfelt condolences to Dr Cefaloni and her family in this time of mourning. I embrace you. Fondly - Dr Leon

Luigi was a great friend and will be surely missed. I will miss his stories, his support and his cookig at the Club. He was a very special person with a good heart. His saying to me would be "Once we are friends we are friends for life". He was good friend who God took too ealry but I did cherish the times we had together. I will miss you my friend. Condolonces to Bea, Cristina and entire Cefaloni family.

Doc...please accept my deepest condolences. I will pray for you and the family. Grieve, yes; cry, yes; but in time I hope you can think of your dad, remember the years you had with him, and smile! May he rest in peace. Ann Marie

Luigi, we will miss your laughter and gentle heart, may God rest your soul. Rest in peace!
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To Cristina and Family So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

My deepest condolences Dr Cefaloni. Wishing you and your family peace and strength during this difficult time. May your father rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort with your family in the coming days. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. Lynn Harris, RN

My thoughts and prayers to Dr. Cristina Cefaloni and her family during this tough time. May you find some peace and tranquillity amidst the storm.

My condolences to the family. I continue to pray for each and every one of your strengths. I pray that his might angels will spread their wings around you all in comfort. Be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

So sorry for your loss Cristina. I wish you and your family comfort during this difficult time. Your co-workers at DOHMH are here if you ever need anything now and always. God bless.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find strength.

On behalf of the Office of School Health Nursing Team, we express our deepest and sincerest condolences to Dr. Cefaloni and family in the passing of her dear dad. May he rest in perfect peace.

Our heartfelt condolences to Bee, Christina, Pat and the entire Cefaloni family. Louie was a dear cousin and friend. We will miss his beautiful smile and boundless humor. Rest in Peace.

Love, Peace and Family my friend.

My condolences to the Family

We deeply share in this loss of our great neighbor and friend. Bee, Cristina,Pat, and whole family we pray with you for Lou,Louie, Luigi, which ever name he went by for you, it was always said with great love. We miss you already great friend.🙏 Mary & Rob

Esprimiamo le nostre codoglianze alla moglie, alla figlia, ai fratelli e sorella, cognate/o, nipoti e parenti tutti. Pur se lontani vi siamo vicini in questo lutto. Vi abbracciamo. Donatella e Dina

My deepest condolences. He truly was a wonderful man.

In loving memory of my dear cousin Bees beloved husband, Louie.

Our heartfelt condolences to Bee and the Cefaloni family. Louie was an amazing, kind man who will be missed.

My condolences to the Cefaloni family. We are deeply sorry for your loss❤️

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.