Aurelia Auriemma

Aurelia Auriemma, 91, of Fountain Hills died Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Scottsdale.

Aurelia was born April 2, 1923 in Guttenbach, Austria, the daughter of Karl and Agnes Cvitkovits. The family immigrated to the United States in 1926 settling in Chicago, Ill.

Aurelia grew up in Chicago and married John Auriemma in 1946. They raised their family in Chicago until retiring in Fountain Hills in 1984. Her husband John preceded her in death in 1997.

Aurelia is survived by two sons, John Auriemma of Fountain Hills and Dr. Peter (Nanette) Auriemma of Scottsdale; one daughter, Lauren (Randy) Roberts of Fountain Hills; two sisters, Caroline Lalinsky and Monica Beck, both of Chicago, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Greco of Scottsdale; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. Interment will be at Palisades Memorial Gardens following the services.