Obituaries

Marie C. (Gentile)  Talento

Marie C. (Gentile) Talento

Feb 26, 2019

Mrs. Marie C. (Gentile) Talento, age 91 of Utica, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 26, 2019 peacefully in her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Utica on March 12, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Spatuzzi Gentile and was educated in local schools. On...

Louis "Junior" Romano

Louis "Junior" Romano

Feb 21, 2019

Mr. Louis “Junior” Romano age 84, of Florida, passed away on Thursday February 21, 2019 in Florida.

He was born in Utica, NY on February 5, 1935 a son of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano and was educated in local schools. He served our country in the US Marines. At one time he was married...

Theresa M. (Bronga)  Schrader

Theresa M. (Bronga) Schrader

Feb 21, 2019

Mrs. Theresa M. (Bronga) Schrader, age 60, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on March 1, 1958 a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Leaman Bronga and was educated in local schools. On November 23,...

Joseph N. Flihan

Joseph N. Flihan

Feb 16, 2019

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,...

Nicholas D. LaBella, UPD

Nicholas D. LaBella, UPD

Feb 13, 2019

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....

Fredrick J. Yozzo, Jr.

Fredrick J. Yozzo, Jr.

Feb 8, 2019

Fredrick J. Yozzo Jr. age 76, of Sumter SC, joined the Lord and the love of his life in heaven on Friday February 8, 2019.  He had God in his heart and his family by his side.

Fred was born on January 30, 1943 in Utica NY. He was educated in Utica schools and lived there until...

Russell D. Warner

Russell D. Warner

Jan 30, 2019

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...

Randy Beach

Randy Beach

Jan 17, 2019

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...

Albert A. Circelli

Albert A. Circelli

Jan 15, 2019

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...

James E. Recknall, Jr.

James E. Recknall, Jr.

Jan 9, 2019

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...

Rose M. Casatelli

Rose M. Casatelli

Jan 9, 2019

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...

Neamor Louis Joseph

Neamor Louis Joseph

Jan 3, 2019

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...

Charles "Chuck" Zammiello

Charles "Chuck" Zammiello

Jan 2, 2019

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...

James "Jamie" DelMastro

James "Jamie" DelMastro

Jan 1, 2019

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...

Joseph A. Scotese

Joseph A. Scotese

Dec 31, 2018

Mr. Joseph Anthony Scotese, age 96, died on Monday December 31, 2018 in the Bridgewater Nursing Facility in Binghamton, NY. He was born on August 19, 1922 in Utica, a son of the late Constantino and Erminia Parmegiani Scotese.  He was drafted in the US Army in 1941 and was stationed in the Pacific arena in the Fiji Islands. ...

Joseph A. Scotese

Joseph A. Scotese

Dec 31, 2018

Joseph Anthony Scotese, age 96, died on Monday December 31, 2018 in the Bridgewater Nursing Facility in Binghamton, NY.

He was born on August 19, 1922 in Utica, New York, the first child of Constantino M. and Erminia Parmegiani Scotese. Joe graduated from Proctor High School in 1941. He was drafted in the US Army in 1941...

Uliana Olga (Alteri)  Attili

Uliana Olga (Alteri) Attili

Dec 25, 2018

Mrs. Uliana “Olga” (Alteri) Attili, age 95 of Utica, passed away on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 with her beloved family by her side.  It was through the efforts of her children who gave her much love and care that enabled her to stay in her home until her passing.

She was born in Morolo, Italy...

Rocco J. Calicchia

Rocco J. Calicchia

Dec 16, 2018

Mr. Rocco J. “Roc” Calicchia, age 79, of Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Utica on March 12, 1939 a son of the late Ralph and Rose Pape Calicchia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Rocco served our country during the Vietnam Era from...

Betty Jane (DelVecchio-Gorsky)  DeNigro

Betty Jane (DelVecchio-Gorsky) DeNigro

Nov 28, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jane (DelVecchio-Gorsky) DeNigro, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born in Rome, NY on March 7, 1926 a daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha Reczko DelVecchio and was educated in local schools. On November 21, 1981 she was married to Albert “Boots”...

Adeline "Lena" (Mercia)  Rosato

Adeline "Lena" (Mercia) Rosato

Nov 24, 2018

Mrs. Adeline “Lena” Mercia Rosato, age 102, passed away on Saturday November 24, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her beloved family.

She was born on March 30, 1916 in Utica a daughter of the late Nicholas and Nancy Libertrice Mercia and was educated in local schools. On July 5, 1941...