Mr. Jorge L. Birriel age 64, of the United Cerebral Palsy, Frankfort Household passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center. He was born in Manhattan, New York on August 22, 1955 a son of Moises and Gloria Monron Birriel. Jorge has been a resident of the UCP Center for many years, where he made many lasting friendships. He loved his Spanish heritage and was happiest when listening to Spanish music and eating Spanish food. He will be sadly missed by his...

Mrs. Kathleen (Gigliotti) George, age 92, of Utica entered into rest on Friday November 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of her family. She was born in Utica on August 9, 1927 a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Paciello Gigliotti and was educated in local schools. Kathleen was employed for over 24 years in the Employment Department with the Oneida County Dept. of Social Services until her retirement.   Kathleen’s true passion in life was...

Mr. Thomas A. Lewis, age 87, of Utica, entered into rest on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.    He was born in Utica on October 14, 1932 a son of the late Shafie and Hazel Shahoud Lewis and was educated in local schools. On September 25, 1971 he was married to Carol M. Pucine in St. Louis Gonzaga Church, a loving and blessed union of 29 years until her passing on July 3, 2001. Thomas was employed as a Quality Control...

Mr. Raymond L. Centolella age 77, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Utica on August 1, 1942 a son of the late Raymond and Rosemary Sacco Centolella and was educated in local schools. At one time Ray was married to the former Dolores Raiano. Ray began his career with his father as an Electrician, thus becoming a Master Electrician, having owned and operated  “Raymond’s...

Mrs. Marie (Curtacci) Recknall, age 82, passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on October 27, 1936 a daughter of the late Samuel and Concetta Greco Curtacci and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School. In her youth Marie was a concert pianist, which continued through her lifetime love of music. On May 5, 1956 she was married to James E. Recknall, Jr. in St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro a loving...

Mr. Andre J. Esposito, age 81, Ret. Deputy Chief, UFD, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Andre was born in Utica on March 11, 1938 a son of the late Samuel and Adeline D’Angelo Esposito and was educated in local schools attending Conkling Elementary and TR Proctor Class of 1956. He served our country from 1957-1959 in the US Army. On November 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Marilyn Tinelli, a...

Mrs. Louise (Scarfo) Pavese age 89, of Utica, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019 at the Abraham House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Utica on February 21, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Alice Marino Scarfo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On October 24, 1953 she was married to George A. Pavese in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a loving and blessed union of nearly 66 years. Louise was employed with the New York Telephone Co. and the Chicago Markets...

Mr. Robert John “Rusty” Ramsey, Sr., age 75, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1944, in Utica, a son of the late Grover and Jane Dodge Ramsey, and was educated in local schools. On November 7, 2007, he was joined in marriage to Patricia D’Alessandro, a blessed union of 10 years, until her passing on July 14, 2018. Rusty was employed by the Doeskin Co. and Mohawk Containers Co. as a Utility...

Mr. Vincent “Enzio” Cancilla, age 76, of Whitesboro, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1943 in Trabia, Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.  He was the son of the late Michelangelo and Giuseppa Abbruscato Cancilla.  He grew up and was educated in Italy. Vincent came to America as a young adult and resided in Utica. On June 18, 1966 he was married to Mary J. Raspante at...

Mr. Carmen A. Bianco, age 88, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home where he had been a resident. He was born on November 22, 1930 in Carbondale, PA a son of the late Peter and Anna Catrombome Bianco and was educated in local schools. He served our country from 1948-1952 in the US Army. Carmen was blessed to find love in his life during times of adversity. He was first married to Jeannette Cardamone for several years until her passing.  He...