Obituaries

Dec 16, 2018

Mr. Rocco J. “Roc” Calicchia, age 79, of Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Utica on March 12, 1939 a son of the late Ralph and Rose Pape Calicchia and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Rocco served our country during the Vietnam Era from...

Nov 28, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jane (DelVecchio-Gorsky) DeNigro, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community.

She was born in Rome, NY on March 7, 1926 a daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha Reczko DelVecchio and was educated in local schools. On November 21, 1981 she was married to Albert “Boots”...

Nov 24, 2018

Mrs. Adeline “Lena” Mercia Rosato, age 102, passed away on Saturday November 24, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community with the love and support of her beloved family.

She was born on March 30, 1916 in Utica a daughter of the late Nicholas and Nancy Libertrice Mercia and was educated in local schools. On July 5, 1941...

Nov 24, 2018

Mrs. Giuseppa “Josephine” (Persico) Zenzillo, age 87, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 24, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on April 24, 1931 in Tufo, Italy a daughter of the late Alessandro and Rosa Fusco Persico and was educated in Italy. On September 17, 1954 she...

Nov 20, 2018

Mr. Frank “Hank” DeFazio, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday November 20, 2018 with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, on June 16, 1925 a son of the late Bernard and Rose Graziano DeFazio and was educated in local schools, having graduated from TR Proctor High School. Frank went on...

Nov 14, 2018

Mr. Joseph “Bud” Gigliotti, age 85, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Center with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, NY on August 28, 1933 a son of the late Lawrence and Carmella Cittadino Gigliotti and was educated in local schools. On January 23, 1965...

Nov 11, 2018

Mr. Todd Cozza age 24, of Utica, passed away on Sunday November 11, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born in New Hartford, NY on September 4, 1994 and was a 2012 graduate of TR Proctor High School. Todd was...

Nov 9, 2018

Mrs. Aida (Fuentes) Centolella, age 79, of Utica passed away on Friday November 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 29, 1938 in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Tranquilino and Juanita Gonzalez Fuentes and came to Utica as a young girl. On April...

Oct 24, 2018

Mr. Joseph A. Tomassetti, age 82, of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of his family by his side.

He was born in Utica on August 19, 1936,  a  son of the late Joseph and Rose "Daisy" Zarlengo Tomassetti, and was a graduate of...

Oct 12, 2018

Mr. Anthony C. Diana age 81, passed away after a prolonged illness on Friday, October 12th, 2018. At the time of his passing at St. Luke’s Hospital, he was surrounded with the love of his family by his side. Born in Utica NY on September 27, 1937, a son of the late Anthony “Dago” and Frances (Bello) Diana. He...

Oct 10, 2018

Luca Julio Esposito passed away October 10, 2018 after a brief illness.  Luca was born the son of Anthony and Antoinette Bottini Esposito on May 6, 1936 in Utica.  In May 1962 he married Gina Trisolino with whom he shared a glorious married life for 56 years.  He is survived by his wife, Gina, his son Luke Esposito (Andrea...

Oct 9, 2018

Lorraine Rose Fanelli, 71, of New Hartford, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Utica. Lorraine attended local schools and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School.  On November 18, 1967, Lorraine was united in marriage to the love of her life and best friend, Salvatore J....

Sep 30, 2018

Mr Eugene J. DaPrano, age 65, passed away on September 30, 2018, at Faxton-St. Luke's Heathcare.

In keeping Gene's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, 1122 Culver Avenue. Utica N.Y.

Sep 20, 2018

Miss Anna Morelli, age 100, of Utica, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home with the love and support of her family.

She was born in Utica, NY on January 25, 1918 a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Gelfuso Morelli and was educated in local schools. Anna was employed with the...

Sep 18, 2018

Mrs. Mary R. (Boncimino) Manca, age 95, of Utica passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on July 7, 1923 a daughter of the late Philip and Bianca Sisti Boncimino and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On May 6, 1944...

Sep 17, 2018

Miss Marie Papale, age 89, of New Hartford, passed away on Monday September 17, 2018 at the Siegenthaler Center of Hospice & Palliative Care.

She was born in Utica on January 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Francisco and Mary Graziano Papale. She was educated locally having graduated from TR Proctor High School. She...

Sep 9, 2018

Mr. John P. Wojcik, Jr. age 71, of NY Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 9, 2018 at the Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

He was born in Utica on September 17, 1946 a son of the late John and Catherine Syma Wojcik and was a graduate of St. Mary's Elementary and NY Mills High Schools....

Sep 6, 2018

Mrs. Ann Marie (Abdoo) Meyer, age 65, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at home, with her beloved family by her side.

She was born in Utica on July 9, 1953, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Attili Abdoo, and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. She was married to Joseph Meyer...

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Gloria Rita (Sisti) Zammiello age 94, a resident of the Masonic Care Community, passed away on Tuesday September 4, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica on May 17, 1924 a daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine Salerno Sisti and was a proud graduate of TR Proctor High School....

Aug 18, 2018

Mr. Charles “Charlie-Chaz” Lewis, age 78, of Utica, passed away on Saturday August 18, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital with the love and support of his beloved family.

He was born on April 16, 1940 in Lebanon, a son of the late George and Nabiha Zeina Lewis. He came to Utica as a young boy and was...