Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

Nazih (Nick) Karrat, age 80, of Whitesboro, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Hackensack Meridian Hospital, Hackensack, NJ with his loving family by his side.

Nazih, son of the late Fouzy and Anna Karrat, was born on February 28, 1941 in Sarhine, Lebanon and came to the United States in 1962, settling in Utica,...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. William “Billy” Conley age 61, of Utica, passed away on Sunday November 21, 2021 with his beloved family by his side at the Abraham House in Rome, NY.

He was born in Utica on March 8, 1960 a son of the late William and Floridea (Florence) Giacovelli Conley and was educated in local schools. On August...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Helene (Garramone) Jufiar, age 76, of Frankfort, NY, passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family and friends by her side.

She was born in Utica on July 26, 1945, the eldest child of the late Stephen and Lena Prestigiacomo Garramone and was raised and educated in Utica...

Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Gail A. (Talerico) Collea age 65, of Utica, passed away peacefully at home on Monday November 15, 2021, with her loving family by her side.

Gail also known as "TeeTee" or "Snail" was born in Utica on July 17, 1956 a daughter of Irene Malachowski Talerico and the late Joseph R. Talerico. She was a graduate...

Oct 27, 2021

Ryan K . Rocker age 42, passed away on Wednesday October 27,2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Utica, on October 11, 1979 to Darwin Rocker and Lynda (Jones) Rocker. Ryans interests were reading books, fishing, music, the outdoors and he had a love for animals....

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Edward Sullivan, Jr. age 79, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday October 24, 2021 at the Abraham House in Rome, NY with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Syracuse, NY on March 17, 1942 a son of the late Edward Sr., and Erma Pichette Sullivan and was educated in Syracuse schools....

Oct 20, 2021

Mr. Shafer A. Lewis, age 73, passed away on Wednesday October 20th 2021 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica, on December 10, 1947, the son of the late Louis and Grace Carbone Lewis and was a graduate of MVCC and SUNY Brockport, with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Shafer worked his...

Sep 27, 2021

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...

Sep 27, 2021

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...

Sep 20, 2021

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...

Sep 19, 2021

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...

Sep 12, 2021

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...

Sep 5, 2021

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...

Aug 24, 2021

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...

Aug 7, 2021

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...

Aug 7, 2021

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...

Jul 28, 2021

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...

Jul 27, 2021

Benjamin Miles Smith, II died on July 12,2021 at his home on Singer Island, Florida, with his beloved wife Marion Roth Smith by his side.

Ben was born April 22, 1921 in Utica, NY to Ben and Mary Carl Smith. He was perfectly paired with his wife and sweetheart of 77 years.  There was no better company...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Mary A. (Palazzi) Roefaro age 94, of Utica, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021, at home with her two sons by her side.

She was born in Altoona, PA on May 17, 1927 a daughter of the late Paul and Lisa Yorio Palazzi and was educated in PA. She relocated to Utica and on September...

Jul 23, 2021

Mr. Thomas M. Falzarine age 72, of Utica, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on December 11, 1948 a son of the late Victor and Rose Ferraiola Falzarine and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Tom continued...