Ernie Fiorito

1907–1960 (age 53)

Musician

Biography

Ernie Fiorito, born in 1907, devoted himself to music and the joy it could bring to listeners.

The melodies he offered in his lifetime continue to echo in hearts, and his resting place at Ferncliff Cemetery is a quiet reminder of his artistry.

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