Edward G. Cellini of Aventura, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 99. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on Wednesday, October 11, 1922. After several months of declining health, Edward died peacefully surrounded by his loved  ones by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 45 years, Rosemary, the mother of his children:  son John; and grandson, Edward B. Cellini;  parents, B. Marcello Cellini and Liberata DiMarco; siblings, Dino, Julia Cellini, Nella Manes, Goffredo, and Robert.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Cellini; his children, George Cellini (Belquis), Edward Benvenuto Marcello Cellini (Mirna); daughter in law Nuzly Cellini; and his grandchildren, Eric Cellini, Joanna Cellini Anderson, Giustino Cellini (Jaclyn), Giancarlo Cellini (Nicole), Giovanni Cellini (Janine), Rosalinda Cellini; great grandchildren, Chad Anderson, Edward Antonio Luciano Cellini, Hunter Cellini, Gianna Cellini, Rainey Cellini  as well as wonderful sisters; Adorna Spertino, Josephine Baker, Elissa DiFrancesco, and Juanita Campitelli.

He was also the loving step father to Tommy, Andy, Kevin, Kimberly, Sheryl, Jason  & their children who adored their “Pops” Jessica, Robbie, Daphne, Jenna, Gianna, Damon, Frankie, Angelina, Brandon, Justin, Mackenzie, Noah, Luke, Twins Riley, Morgan & Kevin, Gabriella, Emma, Kayden, Jayden , Addison & Many Great Grand Children.

Eddie was an incredible human being who left his mark on everyone he met. He was a strong, proud, and good man. He loved his poems and loved to go to dinners, reunions or gatherings  of friends. He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, a man who would give his shirt to a friend. He was a good father who always took care of everyone and did the best he could to teach and guide them. He is loved and will be missed by many!

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care located 6400 Hollywood Blvd, in Hollywood, FL.  The Tributes of a Lifetime Service will begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday Evening. The  Catholic Funeral Mass will take place Thursday, May 19th, 2022, at 11:am at St. Lawrence Church in North Miami Beach, FL. Entombment will follow at Southern Memorial Park Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, the family is offering LIVE streaming of the service on Wednesday, May 18th, beginning at 7:00 PM.  The link to attend LIVE is on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: Hover & Click to the Right of the Arrow —> BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE