Obituaries

Jan 9, 2020

Mr. Pasquale “Pat” Joaquin age 84, of NY Mills, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on March 27, 1935, a son of the late Manuel and Marianne Favata Joaquin, having grown up in East Utica and graduated from TR Proctor...

Jan 8, 2020

Mr. George E. “Ike” Gray, Jr. age 67, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica on September 25, 1952, a son of the late George E. Gray Sr., and Joyce Sainsbury Gray. He was a graduate of UFA High School. On...

Jan 7, 2020

Mr. Raymond A. Gobeille age 89, of Utica, was reunited with his beloved Gertrude when he passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of his family.

He was born in Providence Rhode Island on September 26, 1930 a son of the late Raymond and Marie Blaine Gobeille,...

Jan 6, 2020

Mrs. Lenore (Zito) Falvo age 88, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 6, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on July 4, 1931 a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Semario Zito and graduated from TR Proctor High School. Lenore continued her education...

Dec 30, 2019

Sara Bravo age 60, of Rome, NY, passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in Rome, NY on February 11, 1959 a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Ida C. Giansanti Bravo and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy High...

Dec 25, 2019

Mrs. Rebecca L. (Fosella) King, age 45, of Utica, passed away on Christmas Day December 25, 2019 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on September 19, 1974 in New Rochelle, NY the daughter of Judith Blanchard Fosella and the late Stephen Fosella. She was a graduate of TR...

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Helen Jacobs, 97, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2019. The good Lord granted her most fervent wish and prayer to complete her life here on earth in her own home.

She was born in Utica on July 14, 1922, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Trad) Tebsherany....

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. Martin F. Roefaro, age 66, of Utica, passed away suddenly after a two week, battle with cancer on Saturday December 14, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on May 1, 1953 a son of the late Mario and Elvera (Chickie) Centolella Roefaro and was educated...

Dec 13, 2019

Mrs. Angeline A. "Angie" (DiViccaro) Damiano, age 91, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born in Utica on March 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Angelo and Theresa (DiOrio) DiViccaro. She was raised and educated locally. On July 5, 1947, she was joined in marriage to Alfred...

Dec 11, 2019

Mr. Patrick A. Sinisgalli passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 after a short illness. He was 81 years old.

He was the oldest son of the late Anthony and Rose (Centolella) Sinisgalli. Pat grew up in Utica graduating from TR Proctor High School and, while he had several jobs throughout his life,...

Dec 6, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Donald A. Durso Sr., age 71, announces his passing on December 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Born in Utica on April 12, 1948, Donald was the son of the late Donald (Dee) and Catherine (Kay) Durso. He was raised and locally educated at T.R. Proctor...

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Jorge L. Birriel age 64, of the United Cerebral Palsy, Frankfort Household passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center.

He was born in Manhattan, New York on August 22, 1955 a son of Moises and Gloria Monron Birriel. Jorge has been a resident of the UCP Center for many years, where...

Nov 22, 2019

Mrs. Kathleen (Gigliotti) George, age 92, of Utica entered into rest on Friday November 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica on August 9, 1927 a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Paciello Gigliotti and was educated in local schools. Kathleen was employed for...

Nov 20, 2019

Mr. Thomas A. Lewis, age 87, of Utica, entered into rest on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Utica on October 14, 1932 a son of the late Shafie and Hazel Shahoud Lewis and was educated in local schools. On September 25, 1971...

Oct 15, 2019

Mr. Raymond L. Centolella age 77, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica on August 1, 1942 a son of the late Raymond and Rosemary Sacco Centolella and was educated in local schools. At one time Ray was...

Oct 9, 2019

Mrs. Marie (Curtacci) Recknall, age 82, passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on October 27, 1936 a daughter of the late Samuel and Concetta Greco Curtacci and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School. In her youth Marie was...

Sep 24, 2019

Mr. Andre J. Esposito, age 81, Ret. Deputy Chief, UFD, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Andre was born in Utica on March 11, 1938 a son of the late Samuel and Adeline D’Angelo Esposito and was educated in local schools attending Conkling Elementary and...

Sep 22, 2019

Mrs. Louise (Scarfo) Pavese age 89, of Utica, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2019 at the Abraham House with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on February 21, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Alice Marino Scarfo and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On October 24,...

Sep 11, 2019

Mr. Robert John “Rusty” Ramsey, Sr., age 75, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born on August 3, 1944, in Utica, a son of the late Grover and Jane Dodge Ramsey, and was educated in local schools.

On November 7, 2007, he was joined in...

Sep 7, 2019

Mr. Vincent “Enzio” Cancilla, age 76, of Whitesboro, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was born on July 16, 1943 in Trabia, Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.  He was the son of the late Michelangelo and Giuseppa Abbruscato Cancilla.  He grew up and...