Janet Famolaro

Janet F. Famolaro, age 82, of Utica passed away on Sunday September 13, 2026, at the Abraham House in Rome with the love of her family in her heart.

She was born in Utica on February 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Marshall and Gloria Perrone Perry. With the untimely death of her father Marshall, Janet also knew the love of her stepfather Arthur Treta who married Gloria and together raised Janet. She was a graduate of UFA High School and MVCC College.

On April 27, 1974, she married Salvatore J. Famolaro in Frankfort, NY, a blessed union of 52 years.

Janet was employed with MDS Industries, AAA of Utica and the Utica City School District until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony/St. Agnes Church.

Surviving is her beloved husband, Sam; one son Salvatore V. “Sam” Famolaro (Heather Mathews); her step-children Claudia Hyatt (Bill Battle), James and Charlene Famolaro, , Gina and Tom Cusworth; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; She shared a special bond with her grandson Joshua Famolaro (Bailey Bach); her sister and brother-in-law, Judy Achzet (Dan Barish) and her brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Kathy Treta; her in-laws, James and Maryann Famolaro, MaryJane Famolaro, Anthony and Marie Famolaro, Carmel Ann and Dan Tedesco, and MaryJane and Victor Costanza, and many nieces and nephews and special friends Joe and Shawn Latella.

She was predeceased by her parents, in-laws James and Carmella Famolaro, stepson Paul Famolaro, step son-in-law James Hyatt and brother-in-law Joseph Famolaro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Monday September 21st at 12:00 noon in St. Anthony/St. Agnes Church, Utica. The family will greet visitors at the conclusion of mass in church.

Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Janet, may be made to the Abraham House or Hospice Care Inc. Envelopes will be available at the church.