Obituaries
Patrick A. Sinisgalli
Dec 11, 2019
Mr. Patrick A. Sinisgalli passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 after a short illness. He was 81 years old.
He was the oldest son of the late Anthony and Rose (Centolella) Sinisgalli. Pat grew up in Utica graduating from TR Proctor High School and, while he had several jobs throughout his life,...
Donald A. Durso, Sr.
Dec 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Donald A. Durso Sr., age 71, announces his passing on December 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Born in Utica on April 12, 1948, Donald was the son of the late Donald (Dee) and Catherine (Kay) Durso. He was raised and locally educated at T.R. Proctor...
Jorge L. Birriel
Nov 28, 2019
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...
Kathleen G. (Gigliotti) George
Nov 22, 2019
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...
Thomas A. Lewis
Nov 20, 2019
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...
Raymond L. Centolella
Oct 15, 2019
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...
Marie C. (Curtacci) Recknall
Oct 9, 2019
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...
Andre J. (Ret. Deputy Chief, UFD) Esposito
Sep 24, 2019
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...
Louise (Scarfo) Pavese
Sep 22, 2019
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,...
Robert J. ("Rusty") Ramsey, Sr.
Sep 11, 2019
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...
Vincent "Enzio" Cancilla
Sep 7, 2019
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...
Carmen A. Bianco
Aug 13, 2019
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...
Diana (Cerminaro) Frederick
Jul 25, 2019
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter Diana on Thursday July 25, 2019. She was born in Utica on January 17, 1979 a daughter of Simona (Fonzi) and Frank Cerminaro. From birth we knew that our little angel was destined for a life of achievements, both in academics...
Robert S. Pavia
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Robert S. Pavia age 74, of Utica, entered into rest on Monday July 15, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Utica on November 23, 1944 a son of the late Joseph and Angeline Gravinia Pavia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Bob was employed with...
Frank A. Zammiello
Jul 14, 2019
Mr. Frank A. Zammiello age 95, of Utica passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side.
He was born on September 5, 1923 in Utica, a son of the late Pasquale and Rosina Staino Zammiello and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He served...
Donald Noel Willcox
Jul 6, 2019
Mr. Donald Noel Willcox, age 93, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community.
He was born on December 25, 1925 in Leicestershire, England a son of the late Lillian and George Willcox. Deferring his higher education Don worked to help his family overcome poverty of their early lives. Upon being drafted he...
Ann Elizabeth (Warner) Ricca
Jul 3, 2019
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth (Warner) Ricca, age 56, of Utica, lost her long and courageous battle with heart disease on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
She was born on September 4, 1962 in Rome, NY, a daughter of the late Russell and Ann Deighton Warner. Educated locally, she was a graduate of NY Mills...
Bonita Carcone-Nagy
Jun 12, 2019
Mrs. Bonita Carcone-Nagy age 64, of Utica, entered into rest on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was born on November 11, 1954 in Utica a daughter of the late Benedict and Kathleen Falatico Carcone and was a graduate of JFK High School. On September 25, 1999...
Rev. Bradley T. Lines
Jun 10, 2019
Rev. Bradley T. Lines, 95, of Utica, NY passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at his home.
He was born April 2, 1924 in Jefferson, NY, the son of Alvin and Mae (Dart) Lines. Bradley graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. He attended Western Maryland College in 1943 & 1944 and attended Hartwick College Seminary....
Renato J. Roefaro, Sr.
Jun 9, 2019
Mr. Renato J. Roefaro, Sr. age 96, of Utica, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, with his family by his side.
He was born in Utica on September 7, 1922 a son of the late Louis and Marie Antoinette S’Doia Roefaro and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. He...