Obituary of Cono P. Sofia

Cono P. Sofia, age 81, of Long Island City, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at NSUH at Forest Hills. Cono was born February 3, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY. He is the son of the late Paul and the late Antoinette (Labriola) Sofia. He married to Linda Bennetti. He served in the Army during the the Korean War from Oct 2, 1951 to July 7, 1953. He was employed by Con Edison as an Electrical Engineer. In lieu of Flowers, the Family of Cono P. Sofia requests that donations be made to the: Disabled American Veterans (dav.org) P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing He is survived by two daughters: Alane Caridi of Middle Village, NY, Taryn Sofia and two sons: Cono E. Sofia, Glenn Sofia. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:15 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at St. Raphael's RCC, Long Island City, NY. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale on Saturday, June 16 at 11:45 am. Calling hours will be Friday, June 15 from 2-5PM and 7-9:30PM at Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home, Inc, 43-07 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY.