Eddie Durante
Eddie Durante, 43, or Cape Coral passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family following a long courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Teaneck, N.J., in 1965 to the late Joseph and Carol (Milano) Durante. He moved to Cape Coral in 1987 and co-founded Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant in 1990. He will be remembered for his generous contributions to the community and many special fund-raisers.
He is survived by his life-long partner, Joni Durante of Cape Coral; three brothers, Tony Durante of Rhode Island, Joey (Gail) Durante of Cape Coral and Dennis Rotolo of Land-O-Lakes, Fla.; one sister, Marielena Durante of Land-O-Lakes, Fla.; nephews, Anthony M. and Matthew Durante of Rhode Island, Anthony G. Durante of Cape Coral, C.J. Giuliano of Cape Coral, Michael and Vincent Rotolo of Tampa; one uncle, James O’Meara of Ormond Beach, Fla.; three aunts, Ann and Chris Milano of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Josephine Cardali of New York; numerous cousins, along with the entire Papa Joe’s Family; and close friend, Anthony “Pep” Peppenelli of Cape Coral.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Metz Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends today, Aug. 24, from 6-10 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice in memory of Mr. Durante.
Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Homes and Crematory where online condolences may be made to www.metzfuneralhome.com.