Obituaries

Maria "Mary" D. LoParco

Maria "Mary" D. LoParco

May 12, 2018

Miss Maria “Mary” D. LoParco, age 97, of Utica, passed away on Saturday May 12, 2018 at the St. Luke’s Home with the love and support of her family.

She was born on May 17, 1920, in Utica, a daughter of the late Oronzo and Philomena LoParco, and was educated in local schools. Mary’s work career spanned...

Kathleen "Timmy" (Murphy)  Maggi

Kathleen "Timmy" (Murphy) Maggi

May 8, 2018

Mrs. Kathleen "Timmy" Murphy Maggi, age 72, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Utica on August 16, 1945 a daughter of the late William and Jane Holt Murphy, and was educated in local schools.  On April 22, 1967 she was married to Joseph Maggi, Jr....

Marilyn J. Poccia

Marilyn J. Poccia

May 5, 2018

Miss Marilyn J. Poccia, age 83, formerly of Utica, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL.

She was born on June 21, 1934, in Utica, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Lucy Summo Poccia. Educated locally she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School.

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Robert Bud Pritchard

Robert Bud Pritchard

May 4, 2018

Mr. Robert “Bud” Pritchard age 88, of Utica passed away on Friday May 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica on August 24, 1929 a son of the late Edwin and Ann "Alice" Reed Pritchard and was educated in local schools. On February 6, 1950 he was married...

Francis P. Palmieri

Francis P. Palmieri

Apr 23, 2018

Mr. Francis P. Palmieri, 91, formerly of Utica and New Hartford, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family at his side, on April 23, 2018.

Frannie was born December 30, 1926, in Utica, the son of the late Nicola and Marietta Vitullo Palmieri.  He was raised and educated locally and graduated from T.R....

Mary A. Stevens

Mary A. Stevens

Apr 22, 2018

Mrs. Mary A. Stevens, age 98, of Utica, passed away on Sunday April 22, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community, with the love and support of her beloved family. She was born on January 29, 1920, the daughter of the late Jesse and Anna (Handley) Russell and was educated in the Utica City Schools. On June 9, 1940, she married...

Joseph M. DiViccaro, Sr.

Joseph M. DiViccaro, Sr.

Apr 1, 2018

Mr. Joseph M. DiViccaro, Sr., age 103, of West Palm Beach/Wellington, FL, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home in Florida, with the love and support of his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on March 18, 1915, a son of the late Angelo and Theresa DiOrio DiViccaro, and was...

James M Hyatt

James M Hyatt

Mar 15, 2018

James M. Hyatt, 64, of Greenview Dr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on December 30, 1953 a son of Edmond R. and the late Clara T. Camillo Hyatt. He graduated from Utica Free Academy and Mohawk Valley Community College with...

Melissa Donlon

Melissa Donlon

Mar 11, 2018

Ms. Melissa Donlon age 43, of Utica passed away on Sunday March 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her passing she was surrounded with the love and support of her cherished family.

She was born in Oneida, NY on March 6, 1975 a daughter of Charles Donlon and the late Deanna...

Fred "Fritz" Passante

Fred "Fritz" Passante

Mar 2, 2018

The family of Fred “Fritz” Passante learned many valuable lessons from him during his 94 years of life.  Among them, and most important, Family always comes first. He cherished his best friend, his wife of 67 years, Millie (Romano), and always boasted of their time together.  She was and will always be his top priority.  He was fiercely protective...

Santa "Sylvia" (Papandrea)  Pepe

Santa "Sylvia" (Papandrea) Pepe

Feb 28, 2018

Mrs. Santa “Sylvia” Papandrea Pepe, age 77, passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 3, 1940 a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa Loccisano Papandrea and was educated in Brooklyn Schools and graduated locally from Utica Free...

Marie E. (Sinisgalli)  Antonelli

Marie E. (Sinisgalli) Antonelli

Feb 27, 2018

Mrs. Marie Elizabeth (Sinisgalli) Antonelli, age 92, of Utica, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on March 20, 1925, the daughter of the late Rocco and Elizabeth Mangano Sinisgalli. Marie was raised in Utica and...

Anthony J. Paladino

Anthony J. Paladino

Feb 7, 2018

Mr. Anthony J. Paladino, age 74, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 7, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center. He was born in Utica on March 16, 1943 a son of the late John and Fortunata (Mary) Fatata Paladino and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On April 22, 1972 he was married to...

John J. Nivaggi

John J. Nivaggi

Jan 25, 2018

Mr. John J. Nivaggi, 89, of Whitesboro, passed away on Thursday January 25, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of his family. He was born in Utica on April 1, 1928, a son of the late Giovanni and Teresa Simone Nivaggi He was educated in local schools and was a 1946 graduate of T.R....

Joan C. Dziok

Joan C. Dziok

Jan 22, 2018

Joan C. Dziok, age 77, of N. Utica, passed away on Monday January 22, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica, NY on June 2, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Emily (Maciol) Dziok. She was a 1958 graduate of Whitesboro High School.

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Lena M. (Nivaggi)  Grasso

Lena M. (Nivaggi) Grasso

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Lena M. (Nivaggi) Grasso, age 99, of Utica passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on February 27, 1918 a daughter of the late Giovanni and Teresa Simone Nivaggi and was educated in local schools. On October...

Bernardino "Bernard" Attili, Jr

Bernardino "Bernard" Attili, Jr

Jan 5, 2018

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Mr. Bernardino "Bernard" Attili, Jr. age 94, of Utica, passed away on Friday January 5, 2018 at his home with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, on October 22, 1923 a son of the late Bernardino Sr. and Adelina DiGregorio Attili and was educated in local schools....

Suzanne L. Cerminaro

Suzanne L. Cerminaro

Dec 15, 2017

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Suzanne L Cerminaro age 65 of Utica passed away on Friday December 15, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born in Utica on November 21, 1952 a daughter of the late Michael and Loretta Nistico Cerminaro and was educated in local schools. Suzanne was employed by the AFSA Data Corp. for...

MaryAnn (Dakin)  Cicigline

MaryAnn (Dakin) Cicigline

Nov 30, 2017

Mrs. MaryAnn (Dakin) Cicigline, age 73, of Frankfort, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 30, 2017 at home.

She was born in San Jose, CA on February 9, 1944, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Beulah Byington Dakin. She came to Central New York as a young girl and was educated locally, graduating...

Anna Mae (Sally)  Mason

Anna Mae (Sally) Mason

Nov 22, 2017

Anna Mae (Sally) Mason age 84, passed away on Wednesday November 22, 2017 at the St. Luke's Hospital Center.

She was born In Wilmington, New York a daughter of the late Vincent and Rose Duffany Mason and was educated locally.

Surviving are her sister and brother-in-law Sandra and Richard Reilly of Deerfield; her...