Armando R. Fioranelli

Armando R. “Red” Fioranelli, 95, of Bethlehem Twp., Pa, passed away in his home on Monday, August 4, 2025. Red was born on June 21, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Brooklyn and was the youngest child of Giuseppe and Ida (Manoni) Fioranelli.

Armando was a Korean War veteran where he earned the Bronze Star, serving in the US Army.  An outdoorsman, he spent his adult life in Pennsylvania. Bowling was Armies passion with his first 300 game at the age of 84 in the Dick Ogden Memorial League at Bar-Don. He had a career high of 749. He enjoyed trap shooting and was a member of the East Bath Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of the Bethlehem Township Community Center and was a frequent visitor to their gym.

Armando is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Aldo and Alfio and his sisters Anita Cimino, Agnes Cimino and Ada Magno and his son-in-law Simone “Sam” Muscarnera.

He is survived by his four children: Michael Fioranelli, Theresa M. Muscarnera, Angela M. Fioranelli and Robert A. (Denise) Fioranelli.  Nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren: Rachel Leigh Fioranelli-Haight (Richard), Joseph M. Fioranelli (Stevie), Camille B. Fioranelli-Ransom (Dwight), John A. Muscarnera (Megan), Jesse C. Barrett, Cheyenne M. Hardison-Bartholomew (Brian), Cody R. Hardison (fiancé Alena Marsh), Brandi L. Fioranelli (partner Damian Nemeth), Anthony R. Fioranelli. Michael’s grandchildren: Idalia and Annunziata Fioranelli, Carmella Ransom; Theresa’s grandchildren Vincenzo A., Giavanna R. and Isabella S. Muscarnera; Angela’s grandchildren Emilia S. and Heath A. Bartholomew.

Armando was under the care of LVHN Hospice, Nest In Place and his four children. The family would like to send heartfelt gratitude to these staff members, especially Megan RN and her colleagues and Karen, Jusilia and especially Chloe of Nest In Place. You will always be in our memories.

Per Armando‘s wishes, Military Services were held. Arrangements by the Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Easton PA.  No flowers or Mass cards, however please consider Armando‘s favorite charities which he supported faithfully: Wounded Warrior Project, St.  Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Tunnel To Towers.