Obituaries
Alphonse F. Leone
Jul 23, 2016
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Mr. Alphonse F. Leone age 78, of Utica, passed away on Saturday July 23, 2016 at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born in Utica on December 24, 1937 a son of the late Frank and Anna Encarnacao Leone and was educated locally. He served our country in the US...

Frank Moreno
Jul 23, 2016
Having been born on August 25, 1935, I lived a
personally fulfilling life until Saturday July 23, 2016.
I was, however, reborn several times.
1st time-June, 1963; 2nd time-October, 1965;
3rd time-May, 1970; 4th time-October, 1974,
and finally-reborn in a marital relationship
...Ramon A. Cacossa
Jun 24, 2016
Mr. Ramon A. Cacossa, age 75, of Westford, MA passed away on Friday June 24, 2016 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (Lahey Clinic) with his beloved family by his side.
He was born in Newburgh, NY on November 4, 1940 a son of the late Ramon Antonio and Esther Sassi Cacossa. He was...
Joseph P. "Onofrio" Ducato
Jun 5, 2016
Mr. Joseph P. "Onofrio" Ducato, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Sunday June 5, 2016 at the Masonic Care Community with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 1, 1923 in Utica, a son of the late Benedetto and Rosalie Puleo Ducato, and attended local schools. Joseph proudly served his...
Mariano J. "Mario" Spina, Jr
May 29, 2016
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Mr. Mariano J. "Mario" Spina, Jr. age 54, of Whitesboro, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 29, 2016 at his home after a long struggle with addiction.
He was born in Utica on May 03, 1962 a son of Mariano J. "Mario" Spina, Sr. and Genevieve Mazza Asaro and was educated...
Ronald H. Carlone Sr
May 14, 2016
Mr. Ronald H. Carlone, Sr., 82, of Utica, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital on Saturday, May 14, 2016, with his family by his side.
Ron was born in Utica on December 5, 1933, the son of the late Alphonse H. and Marion Schram Carlone. He attended local schools and was a graduate of...
Daniel A. Falatico, Sr
May 10, 2016
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend
Lifelong restaurateur, musician and legendary sausage maker.
Mr. Daniel A. Falatico, Sr., age 82, of Utica passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on...
George J. Hobaica
May 6, 2016
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Mr. George J. Hobaica age 79, of Utica passed away on Friday May 6, 2016 at the Heritage Home.
He was born in Utica, NY on December 27, 1936 a son of the late Melid and Jennie Harp Hobaica and was educated in local schools. On November 29, 1958 he was married...
Charles J. (Chuck) Ferro
May 6, 2016
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Mr. Charles J. (Chuck) Ferro, 89, peacefully left this life on Friday 6 May 2016 at the Presbyterian Home with his beloved family by his side. He has joined his wife Helen who passed away three weeks earlier. A family man and a loyal friend, Chuck had a big heart of gold.
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Mary Frances (Waibel) Gauthier
Apr 22, 2016
Mrs. Mary Frances (Waibel) Gauthier, 73, of Grant, NY, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, in Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital.
She was born in Syracuse on September 22, 1942, the daughter of the late William and Nellie Waibel. On October 17, 1964, she married Louis J. Gauthier in St. Daniel's Church, Syracuse. Mary trained as an...
Emily (Conte) Nivaggi
Apr 22, 2016
Mrs. Emily (Conte) Nivaggi, 86, of Whitesboro, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the St. Luke's Home with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on October 17, 1929, the daughter of the late Carlo and Theresa Casatelli Conte. She was educated in local schools and was a 1947...
Natalie M. (Durso) Basile
Apr 15, 2016
Our Mother, Natalie M. Basile age 95, of Utica, passed away on Friday April 15, 2016 at the Heritage Health Care Center with her loving daughters by her side.
She was born on September 26, 1920 in Carbondale, PA, a daughter of the late Dominick and Elizabeth Durso. On February 2, 1942, she was joined...
Joseph P. Trevisani
Apr 12, 2016
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Mr. Joseph P. Trevisani age 60 of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 12, 2016.
He was born in Utica on August 24, 1955, son of Anna DeBernardis Trevisani and the late Frank A. Trevisani. Joe was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School and Utica College of...
Angeline R. "Angie" (Nivaggi) Ducato
Apr 4, 2016
Mrs. Angeline R. "Angie" (Nivaggi) Ducato, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Monday April 4, 2016 at the Masonic Care Community with her loving family by her side.
She was born on April 6, 1923 in Utica, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Teresa Simone Nivaggi, and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor...
Sandra M. (Calabrese) Orsino
Apr 3, 2016
St. Augustine, FL - Sandra M. (Calabrese) Orsino age 63, of St. Augustine and Utica, passed away on Sunday April 3, 2016 at her Florida home after a two year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Her family was at her side.
Sandy was born in Syracuse, NY, to the late Frank and Frances (Citek) Calabrese on...
Frances (Sardina) Eck
Mar 29, 2016
a��a��Mrs. Frances (Sardina) Eck age 74, of Utica, NY and Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Florida.
a��a��She was born in Utica on March 30, 1941 - a daughter of the late Sylvester and Rosalie LaBarbara Sardina. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, received her Bachelor of Science from...

Lucille (Fimmano) Taurisano
Mar 22, 2016
Mrs. Lucille (Fimmano) Taurisano, age 94, of N. Utica, passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2016 at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her beloved family by her side.
She was born on April 15, 1921, in Utica, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Sacco Fimmano, and was educated in local schools....
Kate (Squillace) Moskal
Mar 12, 2016
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Mr. Kate (Squillace) Moskal, age 77, of Whitesboro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 12, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
She was born on November 9, 1938 in Utica a daughter of the late Ralph and Felicia Fiore Squillace and was educated in local...
Laura (Gauthier) Paciello
Mar 11, 2016
Mrs. Laura (Gauthier) Paciello, age 83, of Utica, passed away on peacefully at home on Friday March 11, 2016 with her beloved family by her side.
She was born on February 8, 1933 in Utica, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Wegrzyn Gauthier. Educated locally she was a graduate of Utica Free Academy....
Minerva (Shook) Papelino
Mar 10, 2016
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Mrs. Minerva (Shook) Papelino, age 72, of Washington Mills passed after a long battle with a neurological illness on Thursday March 10, 2016 with her loved ones by her side.
She was born in Utica, a daughter of the late Hamed and Fodma El Hage Shook and was educated...