Obituaries
Joseph F. Cacozza Jr
Dec 26, 2025
Joseph F. Cacozza, Jr. age 78, of Utica, passed away on Friday December 26, 2025, at the Oneida Hospital with the love of his family in his heart.
He was born in Utica on August 31, 1947, a son of the late Joseph and Bettina (Betty) Talerico Cacozza and was educated in local schools. On June 8, 1974, he was married...
Ahmed S. Ali
Dec 25, 2025
Ahmed S. Ali, age 70, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born on January 5, 1955 in Yemen, a son of the late Saleh and Naomah Ali.
He is survived by his loving children, and extended family in the United States as well as Yemen.
Graveside services will be on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3...
Michael A. Major Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Michael A. Major Jr., age 38, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, in the comfort and dignity of his parent’s home after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer.
He was born in Utica on May 20, 1987, a son of Michael and Rosanna (Lawler) Major and would go on to attend local schools. Always an entrepreneur at heart, Michael...
Ann Marie Cocomazzi
Dec 21, 2025
Ann Marie Cocomazzi, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Tupper Lake, NY on March 9, 1942, a daughter of the late Thomas and Reva Villnave Gagnier. Ann Marie graduated from Tupper Lake Schools and would go on to marry John A. Cocomazzi on...
Anna Giacovelli
Dec 20, 2025
Anna M. Giacovelli, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on May 9, 1933, a daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Josephine DeMarco Macchione and was educated in local schools. On May 4, 1957, she was married to Anthony Giacovelli...
Lucy Barretta
Dec 19, 2025
Lucy Barretta, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Siegenthaler Center.
She was born on September 28, 1951 in Sidney, NY a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Mott) Williams. Lucy graduated from Holland Patent Schools and would go on to attend MVCC where she would meet her first husband, Dominick Caracas. They were married...
Joseph Papandrea
Dec 19, 2025
Joseph Papandrea, age 83, of N. Utica, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, after a brief illness with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 19,1942, a son of the late Vincent and Teresa Loccisano Papandrea and was educated in Brooklyn and Utica schools graduating from UFA. Joseph went...
Samuel S. Bianco
Dec 14, 2025
Samuel S. Bianco age 93, of Utica, passed away on Sunday December 14, 2025, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica, NY on March 20, 1932, a son of the late Peter and Anna Catrombone Bianco and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the US Army...
Elizabeth "Betty" Karrat
Dec 13, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Karrat, 80 of Whitesboro, N.Y., passed away after courageously battling a long illness on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
She was born in Utica, NY on January 14, 1945, a daughter of the late Timohty and Josephine Giryafey Williams and was educated in local schools.
On January 6, 1964, she was Married to Nazih (Nick) Karrat, and for the better part...
Nancy Bouziden
Dec 9, 2025
Nancy Bouziden, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 21, 1944, a daughter of the late James and Thelma (Simpson) Minner. Nancy graduated from North Caroline High School in Maryland and would go on to hold several positions in her career, working with the Teamsters...
Robert L. McCann Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
Robert McCann Jr. , age 60, of Utica, NY, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on December 3, 2025.
Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, was born in Albany, New York, February 7, 1965. He graduated from Linton High School in 1983. As a child he excelled playing Little League Baseball, and Pop Warner football, with his...
Joseph D. Lints, III
Nov 29, 2025
Joseph D. Lints, III, age 62, of Utica, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on November 4, 1963, the son of Mildred Beasock Lints and the late Joseph D. Lints, Jr. and was educated in local schools.
Joe was employed with the New Hartford Window...
Michele A. Giruzzi
Nov 27, 2025
Utica- Michele A. Giruzzi, age 69, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 7, 1956, a daughter of the late, James J. and Dolores (Centolella) Miller. Michele graduated from T. R. Proctor High School and would go on to be employed...
Carl R. Sinisgalli
Nov 25, 2025
Carl R. Sinisgalli, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 13, 1935, a son of the late Rocco and Elizabeth (Mangano) Sinisgalli. Carl graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. He was employed with the Department of Motor Vehicles for 30 years and would go on...
Husein Agic
Nov 24, 2025
Husein Agic, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born on August 27, 1958, in Bosnia, a son of the late Sulejman Agic and Hasiba Mahmutovic. Husein was married to Faketa Alic and came to America in 1995. He was a self-employed contractor by trade.
He is survived by his loving wife, Faketa; his...
Akhter Shama
Nov 17, 2025
Akhter Shama, age 70, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
She was born in Pakistan on June 2, 1955, a daughter of the late Abdul and Iqbal Aziz. Akhter was married to Chaudhary M. Ahmed.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chaudhary; her son Dr. Affaf (Alina) Munir and her loving grandson.
Graveside services will be on...
Peter Joseph Fusco
Nov 11, 2025
Peter Joseph Fusco, 76, of Albany, NY, passed away surrounded by his children on November 11, 2025, in the MUSC Hospital in Charleston SC.
Born in Utica on March 20, 1949, to Michael and Ellen (Flemma) Fusco, Peter graduated from Notre Dame High School, in Utica and then earned his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY College - Potsdam. He went...
Frank J. Maurizio, Sr.
Nov 11, 2025
Frank J. Maurizio Sr. died on Nov. 11, 2025 -- appropriately, Veterans Day -- after 93 years of a life filled with family, service and community.
Born in his beloved Utica (he never wanted to be anywhere else) on April 30, 1932, Frank was a fixture in downtown Utica, having owned and operated King's Body Works and Auto Sales, mostly on...
Meho Korman
Nov 10, 2025
Meho Korman, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital.
He was born in Bosnia on September 29, 1941 a son of the late Dervis and Ifeta Korman.
He is survived by his loving family here in the United States and back in Bosnia.
Graveside services will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Bosnian Islamic Cemetery...
Julia "Judy" Pelle
Nov 9, 2025
Julia “Judy” (Greco) Pelle, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 9, 2025, in Sterling, VA. after celebrating her 105th birthday on Nov. 7th.
She was born in Utica, NY, on November 7, 1920, of Italian immigrants Cosmo and Julia Palmisano Greco. She graduated from TR Proctor High School in 1940 and married Anthony Pelle on June 26, 1946. Tony passed away...
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