Mrs. Marie (Lima) Baird Clinton, NY: Marie “Tessie” Baird, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at The Lutheran Home of CNY. Tessie was born in Utica, on February 11, 1925, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna (Brindisi) Lima. She was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. At one time, Marie was married to Richard C. Clair and from that union had her two eldest children. In 1963, she was joined in marriage to Douglas B. Baird...

Mr. Peter J. Chambrone 1934-2020 Jamesville, NY:  Peter J. Chambrone , 85, a lifelong Utica resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, after a long illness, at the Iroquois Nursing Home, in Jamesville. Our brother was born in Utica on November 10, 1934, a son of the late Angelo and Josephine (Denarola) Chambrone. He was educated in local schools and a 1952 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. He later attended Utica College. Our brother served our country in the US Air Force...

Silvio “Steve” Marcantonio   Utica, NY: Mr. Silvio “Steve” Marcantonio, 97, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Lutheran Home in Clinton.   Born in Utica, on April 23, 1923, Steve was the son of the late Rocco and Elvira (Colacicco) Marcantonio. He was raised and educated locally.   A proud veteran of World War II, he served his country courageously, as a gunner, in the 418th Night Fighter squadron in the Pacific theater. He was injured during...

Bienvenida “Tina” Ayuso Rome, NY:  Bienvenida “Tina” Ayuso, 61, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 22, 2020. Bienvenida was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 25, 1958, a daughter of the late Pilar Geigel and Lydia Ayuso. She came to this country in 1969 with her family and lived in Utica until her recent move to Rome, NY Tina was a party animal, who lived her life to the fullest right to the end. She was the center of attention...

Mrs. Patricia A. George 1936-2020 Utica, NY: Mrs. Patricia (Ellis) George, 84, passed away peacefully at home, with her loved ones by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Patty was born in Utica, on April 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Mishalanie) Ellis. She was educated in St. Mary’s Catholic School and a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On June 2, 1956, Patty was joined in marriage to Philip George. In good times and in bad,...

Mrs. Mary (Cattat) Alessandroni  1927-2020 Mt. Laurel, NJ: Mrs. Mary Alessandroni, passed peacefully at home on June 14, 2020. Mary was born in Frankfort, NY, June 22, 1927, the daughter of Nicholas and Maria (Manfredi) Cattat. She was educated in local schools. Prior to marriage, Mary worked at Woolworths in downtown Utica.  On April 8, 1961, Mary was joined in marriage to Gabriele B. “Gabe” Alessandroni. Mary and Gabe shared thirty-nine loving years of marriage...

Milton P. “Sonny” Reeves Mr. Milton “Sonny” Reeves, 71, passed away unexpectedly at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Milton was born in Utica, on July 18, 1948, a son of the late Milton and Anna May (Moore) Reeves. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Milt worked for many years at General Electric and late retired from Chicago Pneumatic. In 2010, he married his longtime girlfriend, Loretta (Smith)...

John Dominick Melito Jr. Utica, NY: Mr. John D. Melito Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, June 6, 2020. John was born in Utica, NY, on April 24, 1934, a son of the late John D. Sr. and Angelina “Lena” (DeVito) Melito. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. John served our country honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He attended the Simmons School of Funeral Directing in...

Sam Dickson Jr. Utica, NY: We lost our oldest son and brother, Sam Dickson, at the age of 56, on Monday, June 1, 2020. Sam was a faithful and active member of St. Joseph/St. Patrick’s Church. Sam was blessed with a voice from above and utilized his gift with his church choir and Witness through song. Sam loved music, wrestling, reading, doing house/yardwork and dancing. Sam had a great relationship with his number one lady, Ms. Ida Mae Dickson and best friend, David (Kingfish)...

Utica, NY: Francis Raymond Suppa, 93, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Prayers to St. Joseph were answered as he peacefully was re-united with his wife and daughter for all eternity. Francis was born in Utica on December 14, 1927, a son of the late Joseph “Chick” and Magdalen (Rizzo) Suppa. Raised and educated in Utica, he received his elementary education from Mt. Carmel Schools. A scholar athlete, Fran graduated T.R. Proctor High School, Class of 1945, and a...