James A. Tutino

Mr. James "Jim" A. Tutino, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Jim was born in Utica, June 19, 1938, a son of the late Anthony "Red" and Jean (Silvino) Tutino. He was educated in local schools and graduate of Utica Free Academy. On October 19, 1959, Jim was joined in marriage to Sheila E. Acey. They shared fifty-six loving years together. Jim's work career began with the family business, Tutino's Electric, for several years until he took a position as a plumber at Beaunit Fibers, where he worked for fifteen years until their closing. Following this in 1972, he was employed at Remington Arms, in the wood shop, until his retirement in 1997. An enthusiastic sports fan, Jim was instrumental in beginning the New Hartford Youth Hockey Program, including helping with the fund raising, and construction of the New Hartford Youth Center. He was involved in all facets of Hockey, including coaching. An avid hunter and fisherman first with his dad and later with his sons and grandson, Jim found great pleasure in the activity. Jim was also an accomplished wood worker who enjoyed making items for family and friends. He loved spending time at home and especially loved to watch all the NY teams, particularly the Rangers, Yankees, and Giants. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Anthony Tutino and girlfriend Ellen Robertelli of Utica and Vincent and Roseann (D'Ambro) Tutino of Marcy; four granddaughters and three grandsons, Heather, Samantha, Ashley and Jessica Tutino and Vincent Jr., Nicholas, and Matthew Tutino; great granddaughter, Emma; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Francis Mandia and Sharon and Roger Bateman; a sister-in-law, Mary Acey; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved canine friends, "Babe" and "Ricky". He was predeceased by his parents, Red and Jean; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Maroun and Arlene Acey; infant grandson, Michael Tutino; and his brother-in-law, Tom Acey. The Divine Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Gonzaga Church celebrated by Father Joseph Daiif and Deacon Paul Salamey. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., at Mohawk St., Utica. The Prayer of Incense will be sung on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at The Matt Funeral Home. The family would like to offer their deepest gratitude to Sally O'Callahan, NP, Dr. Emile Wassel, and the nurses of the Dialysis Unit at the St. Luke's Home, for the care and compassion shown to their dad during his illness. In lieu of flowers and in Jim's memory please consider donations to the Abraham House. Envelopes will be available. For directions to the funeral home, click the link above.

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