Agazio Riitano, a longtime resident of the Bronx, died on December 27, 2020. He was 76.
Mr. Riitano was born on May 29, 1944 in Guardavalle, Italy to the late Nicola and Rosamaria (Garzanitta) Riitano. He was a loving, caring hard working man. On January 12, 1966 he married Carmela (nee Loiero). He set out with his wife to start life anew from a small town in Calabria, Italy named Guardavalle to the big city of New York! He and his wife arrived at the age of 23 with $100 in his pocket and only their love and the drive to create a wonderful life and start a family. He worked tirelessly as a bricklayer and in construction for years until starting his own business; Argo Caulking & Waterproofing! Forever grateful to his family, distant relatives from Italy, friends, and colleagues he always opened his door and arms welcoming all to his home to celebrate life, enjoy his wife’s amazing cooking and to drink his home made wine as he gave everyone an Italian salute with a “Brindisi”! He celebrated every day of his life and we ask that you recall and remember those times spent with him in joy as that is what he would want!
In addition to his wife Carmela Riitano he is survived by his son, Nicola Riitano and his wife Camile; his daughter, Rosamaria Berger and her husband Richard; his grandchildren, Emily Rose, Jessica Ann, Nicola Agazio and Sofia Maria; and by his loving family in Italy- his brother, Giuseppe Riitano, and his sisters, Franca Riitano and Rita Riitano.