Mr. Joseph N. Flihan, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica on April 26, 1932 son of the late Nasser and Wadeha (Hobaica) Flihan. He attended local schools graduating from T.R. Proctor High School. On May 25, 1960 he married Judith Manion in St. Bernard’s Church, Waterville, NY.  Together they raised three children in a loving family.  It was a blessed union of 37...

Mr. Nicholas D. LaBella, age 86, of Utica, retired UPD, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, with his family by his side. He was born in Utica on September 6, 1932 a son of the late Daniel N. and Theresa Bonanza LaBella and was a graduate of UFA High School. On September 29, 1956 he was married to Joan Capra in Blessed Sacrament Church a loving and blessed union of 62 years. Nick was a Utica Police Officer, retiring at the rank of Sergeant,...

Mr. Russell Duane Warner, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Syracuse, NY where he was a life-patient resident. He was born in Mohawk, NY, on December 2, 1926, the son of the late William W. and Nellie Rice Warner. Russell first attended Mohawk Central School and later West Canada Valley Schools. He was first employed at Daniel Green Footwear and the Borden Co., both of Newport, NY. Subsequently he was employed at Rome Air Depot from 1943-1973,...

Mr. Randy Beach entered into eternal rest, on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 43. Randy enriched the lives of so many people during his time on this earth. He leaves behind a loving and diverse family; siblings Ed Murphy of Peekskill NY, Linda Murphy of Pine Island NY, Lori Murphy-Wydra with husband Dave Wydra of New Jersey, and Peggy Phillips and family of Schenectady NY. Randy is reunited with his adoring parents Gladys and Edward P Murphy formerly of Pine Island. He is...

Mr. Albert A. Circelli, age 93, of Utica passed away on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Crescenzo and Antoinette Pastorelli Circelli on October 19, 1925 in Utica. He married the love of his life Rose Marie Gaetano in 1948, a blessed union of 70 years. Albert joined the “CCC” Civilian Conservation Corps., right out of high school and subsequently began his work career with...

Mr. James E. Recknall, Jr. age 82 of Frankfort, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, with the love and support of his beloved family. He was born in Utica on July 20, 1936 son of the late James E., Sr. and Melissa Reed Recknall and was a graduate of UFA High School. He served our country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. On May 5, 1956 he was married to Marie Curtacci in St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro, a blessed union of 62...

Mrs. Rose M. (Roefaro) Casatelli, age 100, passed away on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the Sitrin Home with her beloved family by her side. She was born in Utica on February 26, 1918 a daughter of the late Angelo and Leah Mirante Roefaro and was educated in local schools. On July 5, 1943 she was married to Peter J. Casatelli in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a loving and blessed union of 55 years, until his passing on October 21, 1998. Rose worked for many years, as the bookkeeper, with her...

Mr. Neamor Louis Joseph, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Inland Christian Home in Ontario, California, surrounded by his children on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  He was born on May 2, 1924 in Utica, New York to Daher Joseph Attalah and Anna Joseph Attalah.  On June 27, 1955, he married Pearl Marjorie Closs, together they had three children, two daughters and a son. Neamor enjoyed many active years of a richly rewarding life.  His numerous interests and passion for...

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Zammiello, age 69, of Utica passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at the Eastern Star Home. He was born in Utica on May 9, 1949 a son of the late Patsy (Chuck) and Eleanora Aceto Zammiello and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Chuck held many jobs throughout his life from silk screening to home improvement and retired from the Home Depot.  He learned valuable handyman skills from Phil Turchetti that he used daily while maintaining...

Mr. James “Jamie” DelMastro age 64, passed away on Tuesday January 1, 2019 after a long battle with COPD, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his beloved family by his side, while holding his daughters hand. He was born on January 9, 1954 in Utica a son of the late James and Beverly Gorea DelMastro and was educated in local schools. Jamie was employed for several years with the City of Utica, Construction Dept. a position in which he took great pride, along with many other...