Obituaries
Karen (Salmon) McMahon
Sep 13, 2015
Mrs. Karen (Salmon) McMahon age 66, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2015 at St. Luke's HospitalCenter after a courageous battle with cancer, with her beloved family by her side.
She was born in Constableville, NY on April 20, 1949 a daughter of the late Karl and June Samson Salmon, and...
Kathleen "Chally" (Elefante) Sinisgalli
Sep 11, 2015
Mrs. Kathleen "Chally" Elefante Sinisgalli, age 86, of Utica, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 11, 2015 at the St. Joseph Nursing Home, with her loving sons by her side.
She was born in Utica on October 25, 1928 a daughter of the late Pat and Cecelia Greco...
Elizabeth (Carlesimo-Saporito) Whitaker
Sep 10, 2015
Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Carlesimo-Saporito) Whitaker, age 74, of Richmond, KY passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center of Richmond.
She was born on June 30, 1941 in Utica, NY a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lauria Carlesimo. She was married to Joseph Saporito for...
Anthony P. Giruzzi, Jr
Sep 1, 2015
Mr. Anthony P. "Tony" Giruzzi, Jr. age 78 of Utica passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
He was born in Utica on February 11, 1937 a son of the late Anthony P. Sr. and Filomena Leo Giruzzi and was educated...
Mildred "Millie" (Taverne) DeGironemo
Aug 29, 2015
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" (Taverne) DeGironemo, of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 29, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital with her beloved sons by her side.
She was born in Utica, a daughter of the late Ralph and Congetta Chiarello Taverne, and was a graduate of UticaFreeAcademy.
On...
August "Gus" Fraccola, Sr
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...
Antoinette (Calaguiro) Rappa
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,...
Peter A. Liuzzi
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...
Josephine (Nivaggi) Graziano
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...
Mary (Romano) Conte
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...

Anna May (Fiore) Lopiccolo
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...

Albert A. Freyler
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...
Rose Marie (LaBella) Koster
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.
...Richard Hare
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...
Frank A. Colacicco
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...
Mildred C. Ficarro
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...

Anthony O. "Tony" DeTraglia
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...
John J. Jacobs
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...
Edward J. Lindsey
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...
Lena C. (Spina) Greco
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...