Obituary of Ian-Anthony Falitico

Ian-Anthony Falitico, 36 of Rome NY, unexpectedly lost his life due to a massive heart attack at Rome Health with his loving family by his side on May 16, 2024. 

He was born on May 30, 1987 in Syracuse, NY to Taraze (Theresa) O’Connell Kerber and John Falitico. Ian was educated in Rome schools and was currently attending Southern New Hampshire University to obtain his BA in Psychology. Ian worked as a DSA with the NYS DDSO for the past 10 years. 6 of those years have been at IRA 6 taking care of his best bud Kenny. 

On March 19th, 2017 Ian found his soulmate Felicia Bohning. Together they raised her 3 children as he took on the full-time role of Dad. Ian embraced being a father to Felicia's 3 children with open arms. He provided them with love, guidance, and support, treating them as his own, his unwavering dedication and commitment to their well-being made him an irreplaceable figure in their lives. Being a dad came easy for Ian thanks to the help of his dad Richard Kerber who has loved him unconditionally since the age of 9. In 2021 Ian and Felicia’s world changed forever as they completed their family and welcomed their little miracle, Matteo. Ian loved being a dad and would do anything that involved making memories with his family that they will forever cherish. In Ian’s small bit of free time, you could see him riding his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, snowboarding, tending to his garden, or listening to Dave Matthews. He always looked forward to attending yearly Dave concerts with his fiancé and best friend Matthew Dombrowski.  

Ian was one of a kind, a soft soul, who will be remembered for his sense of humor. He lit up any room when he walked in. His unforgettable laugh and larger than life personality will never be forgotten.

Surviving besides the love of his life and fiancé Felicia Bohning; His parents Taraze (Theresa) & Richard Kerber; four children, Giuseppe Bohning, Emma Maret, Curtis Maret, and Matteo Falitico; two brothers, Nathan Kerber (Jayde) and Logan Kerber (Abby); a sister, Marissa Carollo (Anthony); his favorite uncle Daniel O’Connell and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents John and Marion Falitico; and his maternal grandparents John and Christina O’Connell.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 24^th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 200 N. James St., Rome NY 13440. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome NY 13440, on Thursday, May 23rd from 4-6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider helping Ian’s family during this difficult time via this gofundme page setup to help them https://gofund.me/47c261cf.

You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.nunnandharper.com.