Mr. Salvatore R. Pettinato, age 61, of Frankfort, NY passed away on Monday September 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a lengthy illness, with his son Jeremiah and dear friend Tony by his side. He was born in Utica on August 27, 1960 a son of the late Salvatore and Katherine DiNardo Pettinato and was educated in local schools. Salvatore was employed with the Chobani Yogurt Co. for several years until he retired due to ill health. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was...

Mrs. Anne (DeCarlo) Massaro, age 96, of Utica, passed away on Monday September 27, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on September 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Barnaba DeCarlo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On November 8, 1952, she was married to Dominick R. “Doc” Massaro in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a blessed union of 69 years. Anne was employed with the New York Bakery Co. and subsequently with the...

Mr. Chester A. LoConti, age 68, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 20, 2021. He was born in Utica on December 21, 1952 a son of the late Daniel and Antoinette Tringo LoConti and was a graduate of TR Proctor High school. Chet began his career in the family business LoConti’s Automotive. Upon the retirement of his father, Chet owned and operated C&D Auto on Albany St. He was formerly married to Noreen Anguilli and they raised three beloved sons.  Chet was...

UTICA – Ms. Lucretia Romano Buccolo of Sylvan Beach, NY, loving mother and aunt, passed away at age 84 on Sunday September 19, 2021. Born in Utica on February 10, 1937, Lucretia was the daughter of the late Frank M. and Ella (Centolella) Romano.  She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1954.  She received her Bachelor in Arts from Manhattanville College in 1958, a MS in Counseling from Syracuse University and a CAS in Educational Administration from SUNY...

Mr. Stephen F. Cimino, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Sunday September 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center with the love and support of his family. He was born in Herkimer, NY on December 26, 1932 the son of the late Achielle and Anna Pugliese Cimino. Steve attended local schools and graduated from Utica College with a BS degree in Public Relations and Journalism. He was employed by the Utica Observer Dispatch for 27 years, 18 as a sports-writer and assistant sports editor of the...

UTICA - Mr. David F. Romano, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 81, on Sunday September 5, 2021, with his beloved Jackie by his side. Born in Utica on March 28, 1940, David was the son of the late Frank M. and Ella (Centolella) Romano.  He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1958, with high honors in mathematics.  He received his engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy in 1962, and practiced engineering...

 Anthony Louis Barretta, Sr., 79, of Old River Rd., passed away at his home on August 24, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on June 3, 1942 in Utica, NY, a son of the late Louis and Marie Blanca Barretta and graduated from Proctor.  On May 14, 1966, Anthony was united in marriage to Linda Colangelo at St. John the Baptist Church in Rome, NY, and they shared a loving union of 55 years. Anthony worked at Special Metals, for over 30 years, until he retired. He was a...

Mr. John “Big John” Latini, Jr. age 88 ,of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with his loving son John III and wife Lucille by his side. He was born in Rome, NY on February 17, 1933 a son of the late John and Esterina Rossi Latini and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. He served our country in the US Army 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War from 1953-1955. On June 15, 1957 he was married to Phyllis Annatone, a blessed union...

Mrs. Lucille L. (Rinaldi) Simon, age 87, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on September 20, 1933, a daughter of the late Leo and Angeline Rinaldi and was educated in local schools. Lucille was raised with the love and support of her mother and stepfather Angeline and Louis Carchiani. On February 26, 1954, she was married to Samuel J. Simon, Sr. in Mt. Carmel Church, sharing a blessed union of 67...

It is with deep sadness that we would like to share that Dr. Gino Trevisani of Waterville, NY passed away early in the morning of July 28, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Gino Trevisani was born in Utica, NY on June 18, 1932 to Tommazo “Thomas” and Angelina Filomena Trevisani. He was educated in Utica schools where he graduated from Proctor High School. Gino went on to study at Utica...