Grace C.

Fiore

Grace C. Fiore, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2026, at Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Residence.

Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Mancuso) Valenti; and the step-daughter of the late Antoinette (Ventresca) Valenti.

Grace attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1945. On November 24, 1949, she married the love of her life, Santo A. "Brook" Fiore, sharing a lifetime of love and devotion until his passing in 2003.

Grace had a strong work ethic and held various positions throughout her life. She began her career working at Moore Business Forms, and lent her talents to the Brooklyn Tavern & Restaurant, the kitchens of Fortuna's Restaurant and John's Flaming Hearth. She also worked for the American Cancer Society before finding her true calling as a Home Care Aide with Staff Builders Health Care Services of Niagara Falls, where she cared for others with her natural love and compassion.

Deeply devoted to her Christian faith, Grace had been an active and faithful member of The Bridge Assembly Church of God in Niagara Falls since the 1970s. Over the decades, she served her church community as a Sunday School teacher, headed the children's programs, and was a longtime member of the Child Evangelism Fellowship organization. She also generously gave her time as a den mother to local youth.

Grace was an exceptional cook and found great joy in tending to her gardens. Above all, her greatest treasure was her family and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Grace is survived by her sons, Michael (Mickey) Fiore and Gary (Paula) Fiore; six grandchildren, Michelle (Ryan) Leffler, Maria (Matthew) Boorman, Rev. Michael (Lindsay) Fiore, II, Lauren (Josiah) Sleewa, Nora PA-C (Kevin) Costanzo, Sgt. Brendan (Kendra) Fiore; her great-grandchildren, Alexandria “Lexi” (Matthew DPT) Taylor, Micah, Nicholas and Sophia Leffler, Madeline and Jacob Boorman, Jeana and Michael III Fiore, Giovanni and Vincent Costanzo, James and Charlotte Fiore; her sister, Janet “Babe” Valenti, as well as several loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Grace was sadly predeceased by her cherished grandson, James Fiore; three siblings, Nellie (late Patrick) Valenti, Carmela (late Charles) Angle and Peter (Annette) Valenti and two brothers-in-law, John (late Norma) Fiore and Joseph (Eleanor) Fiore.

Above all, Grace would want you to know how much you are loved by the Lord Jesus Christ, how He gave His life for you and desires a personal relationship with you. John 3:16

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 19 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Grace’s Funeral Services will be celebrated on Friday, November 20 at 10:00 AM in The Bridge Assembly of God, 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, followed by interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at The Village at Wheatfield Commons, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Residence for their dedicated and loving care of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.