Obituaries

Aug 21, 2015

Mr. August (Gus) Fraccola, Sr. age 88, of Frankfort, N.Y. passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Friday August 21, 2015 at the St. Luke's Home.

He was born on August 14, 1927 in Utica a son of the late Gaetano and Maria Desimone Fraccola and was...

Jul 26, 2015

Mrs. Antoinette "Toni" Rappa age 84, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 26, 2015 at CrouseHospital, Syracuse, NY.

She was born in Utica on January 4, 1931 a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Calaguiro and was educated in local schools, having graduated from TR proctor High School,...

Jul 20, 2015

Mr. Peter A. Liuzzi, age 88, of New Hartford passed away peacefully on Monday July 20, 2015 at St. Luke's MedicalCenter with his beloved family by his side.

Peter was born in Rochester, N.Y. on August 9, 1926, the son of the late Frank and Rose (Gaudio) Liuzzi. He was a...

Jun 29, 2015

Mrs. Josephine (Nivaggi) Graziano, age 90, of Utica, passed away peacefully with her devoted family by her side on Monday June 29, 2015 in Rochester, NY.

She was born on February 10, 1925 in Utica, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Simone Nivaggi. Educated locally she was a graduate...

Jun 18, 2015

Mrs. Mary (Romano) Conte, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Thursday June 18 , 2015 at the PinesNursingCenter, with her beloved family by her side. She was born in Utica, on August 23, 1921 a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Perrone Romano, and was educated in local schools. She was joined in...

Jun 13, 2015

Mrs. Anna May (Fiore) Lopiccolo, age 84, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 13, 2015, in North Carolina, at the home of her son, Anthony.

She was born in Utica on March 20, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Flynn Fiore and was educated in local schools. She was married...

Jun 9, 2015

Mr. Albert A. Freyler age 83, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2015 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter.

He was born in Utica on November 3, 1931 a son of the late Herbert and Elsa Klaus Freyler and was a graduate of WhitesboroHigh School. He also graduated from IndianaTechUniversity with a BA Degree in...

Jun 8, 2015

Mrs. Rose Marie (LaBella) Koster age 50, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 8, 2015 in Utica.

She was born in Utica on June 27, 1964 a daughter of Frank LaBella and the late Rose Picente LaBella and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School and MVCC.

Jun 6, 2015

Mr. Richard Hare, age 76, of Utica, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2015 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter.

He was born on January 20, 1939 and has resided in the Utica area for many years. In 1988 he was married to Rosemary (DiPerna) Speciale in Utica, a blessed union of 21...

May 29, 2015

Mr. Frank A. Colacicco of Whitesboro, NY passed away on Friday May 29, 2015 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter.

He was born in Utica, a son of the late Louis and Rose Spiridigliozzi Colacicco and was educated in local schools. He was united in marriage with Ann Biamonte, a blessed union of...

May 27, 2015

Miss Mildred C. Ficarro, age 100, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at the Masonic Care Community. She was born January 28, 1915, in Utica, the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Pontonero Ficarra, and was educated in local schools. Millie was employed by the General Electric Co., in the...

May 25, 2015

Mr. Anthony O. (Tony) DeTraglia, age 93 of Utica, passed away on Monday May 25, 2015 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter.

He was born in Utica on January 23, 1922, a son of the late John and Angelina Bernardi DeTraglia, and was educated in local schools. At one time he was married to the former Rose...

May 17, 2015

Mr. John J. Jacobs age 97, of New Hartford, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday May 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born on January 14, 1918 in Ansonia, CT., a son of the late Joseph and Alice Hyder Jacobs and was educated in local schools. On October...

May 13, 2015

Edward J. Lindsey, 62 of Merritt Island, Fl. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 13, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Ed was born Feb. 26, 1953 in Rome N.Y. Son of the late Edward F. and Mary Jane (Desgrosiellier) Lindsey. He attended New Hartford schools and also served...

May 8, 2015

Our Mom, Lena C. (Spina) Greco, born November 19, 1924 to Luigi and Christina Ruggiero Spina, currently residing at the Presbyterian Home, peacefully, left this earth and entered into the arms of God on Friday May 8, 2015.

Mom's talents were extensive, including cooking, masterful baking and crocheting. She loved her...

Apr 16, 2015

Mr. John A. "Johnny Brown" Trumpio age 98, of Utica, passed away on Thursday April 16, 2015 in West Winfield, NY.

He was born on June 22, 1916, in Utica, a son of the late Joseph and Rachel Pinchetori Trumpio. After graduating high school, John proudly served his country during WWII in the US Air...

Apr 3, 2015

Mrs. Michele A. Rappa, age 54 of Las Vegas, NV passed away on Friday April 3, 2015 at the NathanAdelsonHospiceCenter in Las Vegas.

She was born in Utica on December 26, 1960 a daughter of Benedict and Antoinette Calaguiro Rappa and was educated in local schools, having graduated from TR Proctor...

Mar 24, 2015

Mr. Frank J. Conte age 80, passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital Center after a long illness with his beloved family by his side.

He was born on July 12, 1934 in Utica a son of the late Peter and Jennie Talerico Conte and was educated...

Mar 20, 2015

Mrs. Nancy (Vizzacoro) Colacicco, age 88, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 20, 2015 at home, with her beloved husband by her side.

She was born on September 18, 1926 in Utica, a daughter of the late Patsy and Adeline (Lena) Trasatti Vizzacoro, and was educated in local schools....

Mar 7, 2015

Mrs. Marie Garro - Lasky, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 7, 2015 at her home in Fresno, CA.

She was born in Utica, NY on December 9, 1939, beloved daughter of the late Rocco and Theresa Falchi Garro, until their passing. She also knew the love of her...