Mary Christine Ata   1955 – 2020 Utica, NY:  Mary Christine Ata, age 64, passed away after a long illness on Friday, May 29, 2020 in The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica. Mary Christine was born in Utica on August 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Samuel G. “Sam” and Cornelia (McHarris) Ata. She was educated locally, graduated from UCA and earned her Associates Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. Mary Christine remained at home with her...

Mr. Peter F. Peters 1924-2020 Utica, NY: Peter F. Peters, 96, passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side, in the Masonic Care Community on Friday, May 29, 2020. Born in Utica on April 2, 1924, Peter was a son of the late Shaheen and Catherine (Mulky) Peters. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. During WWII, Peter served our country in the US Army Air Corp, seeing action in Burma, India, where one of the greatest moments of his life was...

Mrs. Palma Rose D'Amore Nole, 78, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her lifelong Lansing Street home, on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Palma was born in Utica, on December 10, 1941, daughter of the late John and Adelina (Saladini) D'Amore. She was educated in local schools and a 1959 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On May 30, 1963, Palma was joined in marriage to Robert (Bob) Nole, Sr. Palma and Bob shared a marriage filled with love and devotion to one another and their...

Mr. Allan Pulaski, 68, passed away at home, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 22, 2020. Allan was born in Herkimer, NY, September 11, 1951, a son of the late Alexander C. and Kristine (Kucerak) Pulaski. He was educated in Herkimer schools. On July 25, 2006, Allan was joined in marriage to the former Linda Cicigline. He was employed as a collection manager for Time Warner Cable for many years. Allan was an avid sports fan and had a...

Laurence "Larry" Saporito, 37, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Larry was born in New Hartford, NY, September 28, 1982, a son of Joseph A. Saporito and the late Leane Cook. He was raised in Utica by his parents, Joseph and Christine (Warchal) Saporito, and educated in local schools, graduating from TR Proctor High School. Larry lived in Florida for the past several years, working in the construction business, with his brother in law, Jason. He is...

Mr. Rocco F. Giruzzi, Jr, 83, passed away with loved ones by his side, after a two year battle with cancer, on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Rock was born in Utica on November 30, 1936, a son of the late Rocco F. Sr. and Carmella (Mancuso) Giruzzi. He was educated in local schools and a 1954 graduate of TR Proctor High School. Rock excelled as an athlete and played on the Proctor Panther's basketball and football teams. He later went on to attend the Albany...

Anthony Joseph Balio, made one final stop at the truck stop in heaven, as he passed away quietly on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Hartford, NY. He was known as a person with a huge heart that thought about others before himself. Anthony was born on December 8, 1950, in Utica, NY, the son of beloved parents Cosmo and Angela (Tofolo) Balio. Anthony had a strong faith in the church and religiously attended church services at St. Anthony's & St. Agnes Catholic Church...

Robert S. Emilian, 61, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Bob was born in Utica, NY, on April 18, 1959, the son of the late Stanley J. and Constance "Connie" Colosimo Emilian. He was educated in local schools, a graduate of TR Proctor High School in 1977. Always a diligent employee, Bob started work at a young age; first at Fort Schuyler Drug Store and then he went on to run his own flower shop. He later worked for Carl's and...

Mr. Mohamed ElMeir, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Faxton-St. Lukes Hospital at the age of 91. Mohamed was born on April 18, 1929, in Qantarra Akkar, Lebanon, a son of the late Fiod and Hasna ElMir. He served in the Army in Lebanon as an accountant. Mohamed immigrated to the United States in the 1950's, where he met his beloved Julia Shook. They were joined in marriage in 1959, and spent over forty-six years of loving marriage until 2005, when Julia unexpectedly passed away. ...

Philip Rolchigo, 66, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, March 26, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Phil was born in Utica on November 19, 1953, the son of Carl Rolchigo and the late Bertha (Genovese) Rolchigo. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of TR Proctor High School. Phil was proud of being a NYS Corrections Officer and retired after 25 years in 2014. On September 16, 1978, Phil was joined in marriage to the...