Obituary of Edwin Ayuso, II

   Edwin “Eddie” Ayuso, II, 33, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 25, 2022 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

     Edwin was born in Utica, on July 9, 1989, the son of Edwin, Sr. and Tina M. (Sauerhafer) Ayuso.  He was raised in Utica and was a graduate of Proctor High School. At one time, Eddie was employed with the Masonic Care Community in Utica and also Denny’s Restaurant.  He was an avid dirt bike and motorcycle enthusiast, as well as a big basketball fan.  He will be remembered as a loyal friend, who was loved by many and who will be sadly missed. Family to Eddie was most important, especially his beloved children, who were the center of his life.

     Eddie is survived by his three cherished children, Anyia Ayuso, Davien Ayuso and Amari Ayuso and their mother, Takiesha Wynn;  his loving parents, Edwin and Tina Ayuso; maternal grandfather, Victor Sauerhafer; aunts, Carol Sauerhafer, Vicki Sauerhafer, Valerie Yager, Bambi Pugliese, Nikki Arevalo, Carla Doolen, Kimberly Sauerhafer Carmen Ayuso and Santita Ayuso; uncles, William Bullis, Michael Sauerhafer, Victor Sauerhafer, II John Ayuso, Pilar Ayuso, Juan Ayuso and Israel Rosado; great uncle, Michael Ward and great aunt, Sally Fuhs, as well as his 315 bike life family, numerous beloved  cousins and dear friends to numerous to mention.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Margaret Sauerhafer; paternal grandparents, Pilar Geigel and Lydia Ayuso and cousin, Pedro Bermudez.

     Edwin’s funeral will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica, where his Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.  Visitation for family and friends is Saturday morning, July 30^th from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 P.M. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica.