Obituaries
Anthony C. Diana
Oct 12, 2018
Mr. Anthony C. Diana age 81, passed away after a prolonged illness on Friday, October 12th, 2018. At the time of his passing at St. Luke’s Hospital, he was surrounded with the love of his family by his side. Born in Utica NY on September 27, 1937, a son of the late Anthony “Dago” and Frances (Bello) Diana. He...
Luca Julio Esposito
Oct 10, 2018
Luca Julio Esposito passed away October 10, 2018 after a brief illness. Luca was born the son of Anthony and Antoinette Bottini Esposito on May 6, 1936 in Utica. In May 1962 he married Gina Trisolino with whom he shared a glorious married life for 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Gina, his son Luke Esposito (Andrea...
Lorraine Rose Fanelli
Oct 9, 2018
Lorraine Rose Fanelli, 71, of New Hartford, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Utica. Lorraine attended local schools and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On November 18, 1967, Lorraine was united in marriage to the love of her life and best friend, Salvatore J....
Eugene J. DaPrano
Sep 30, 2018
Mr Eugene J. DaPrano, age 65, passed away on September 30, 2018, at Faxton-St. Luke's Heathcare.
In keeping Gene's wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, 1122 Culver Avenue. Utica N.Y.
Anna Morelli
Sep 20, 2018
Miss Anna Morelli, age 100, of Utica, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home with the love and support of her family.
She was born in Utica, NY on January 25, 1918 a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Gelfuso Morelli and was educated in local schools. Anna was employed with the...
Mary R. (Boncimino) Manca
Sep 18, 2018
Mrs. Mary R. (Boncimino) Manca, age 95, of Utica passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at home, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on July 7, 1923 a daughter of the late Philip and Bianca Sisti Boncimino and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On May 6, 1944...
Marie Papale
Sep 17, 2018
Miss Marie Papale, age 89, of New Hartford, passed away on Monday September 17, 2018 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice & Palliative Care.
She was born in Utica on January 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Francisco and Mary Graziano Papale. She was educated locally having graduated from TR Proctor High School. She...
John P. Wojcik, Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
Mr. John P. Wojcik, Jr. age 71, of NY Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 9, 2018 at the Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
He was born in Utica on September 17, 1946 a son of the late John and Catherine Syma Wojcik and was a graduate of St. Mary's Elementary and NY Mills High Schools....
Ann Marie Meyer
Sep 6, 2018
Mrs. Ann Marie (Abdoo) Meyer, age 65, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at home, with her beloved family by her side.
She was born in Utica on July 9, 1953, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Attili Abdoo, and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. She was married to Joseph Meyer...
Gloria Rita (Sisti) Zammiello
Sep 4, 2018
Mrs. Gloria Rita (Sisti) Zammiello age 94, a resident of the Masonic Care Community, passed away on Tuesday September 4, 2018 with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on May 17, 1924 a daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine Salerno Sisti and was a proud graduate of TR Proctor High School....
Charles "Charlie-Chaz" Lewis
Aug 18, 2018
Mr. Charles “Charlie-Chaz” Lewis, age 78, of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 18, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of his beloved family.
He was born on April 16, 1940 in Lebanon, a son of the late George and Nabiha Zeina Lewis. He came to Utica as a young boy and was...
Anthony Tony Zumpano
Aug 1, 2018
Mr. Anthony “Tony” Zumpano, age 78, of Utica passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at the Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with the love and support of his family, by his side. He was born in Utica on June 13, 1940 a son of the late Mary Zumpano Morreale. Tony also knew the love of his...
Evelyn Lulu Kio
Jul 31, 2018
Mrs. Evelyn "Lulu" Kio, age 96, formerly of Fulton, NY, passed away on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY where she had been a resident. She was born in Fulton, New York on July 25, 1922 a daughter of the late Mary Krom Bowen and was educated locally. She was married to Leigh Hees...
Geno R. Roefaro
Jul 19, 2018
Mr. Geno R. Roefaro age 93, of Utica, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 after a brief stay at the Masonic Care Community, with the love and support of his family.
He was born in Utica on August 3, 1924 a son of the late Louis and Marie Antoinette S’Doia Roefaro and was a graduate of...
Patricia (D'Alessandro) Ramsey
Jul 14, 2018
Mrs. Patricia (D’Alessandro) Ramsey, age 78, of Utica and most recently Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday July 14, 2018 at the Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse, NY with the love and support of her family by her side.
She was born on April 1, 1940 in Utica, a daughter of the late Michael and Carmela Perretta D’Alessandro and...
Sarah (Zammiello) Olivieri
Jul 9, 2018
Mrs. Sarah (Zammiello) Olivieri age 92, of Utica passed away on Monday July 9, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family. She was born in Utica on February 19, 1926 a daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Gigliotti Zammiello and was educated in local schools. On May 16, 1946 she was...
Anthony "Tony" C. Borruso
Jul 7, 2018
Mr. Anthony C. “Tony” Borruso, age 79, of New Hartford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 7, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of his family.
He was born in Utica on August 18, 1938 a son of the late Leonard and Rose Guidera Borruso and was educated in local schools. He...
Ronald A. Talarico
Jul 1, 2018
Mr. Ronald A. Talarico age 82, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on May 17, 1936 a son of the late Andrew and Pauline Bomarito Talarico. He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School and received...
Angeline (Sopo) Penge
Jun 30, 2018
Mrs. Angeline (Sopo) Penge, age 97, of Utica, passed away on Saturday June 30, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her family.
She was born on January 10, 1921 in Utica, a daughter of the late Stefano and Rose Tomaselli Sopo, and was educated in local schools. On July 31, 1939...
Patrick N. O'Callaghan
May 16, 2018
Mr. Patrick N. O’Callaghan, age 64, of Whitesboro, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home.
He was Born in Tralee County Kerry, Ireland, the son of Mary Rohan O’Callaghan and the late Richard O’Callaghan of Albany, New York. Pat retired from Nationalgrid in 2010, after over 30 years of service. Pat will be remembered...