Margaret Lucille (Laria) Hanrahan

Mrs. Margaret Lucille (Laria) Hanrahan, 75, passed away peacefully at home, with the love of family in her heart, Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Margie was born in Utica, March 7, 1947, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Frances (D’Acunto) Laria. She attended Mt. Carmel schools and was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. Marge later attended MVCC, majoring in secretarial science. She was employed, as a secretary, at Oneida National Bank, Norstar, later at Fleet Bank, and finally at the Bank of America. She finally retired as secretary, to the director, in the Horatio office.

On August 12, 1967, Marge was joined in marriage to Raymond E. Hanrahan. Marge and Ray shared over fifty-five loving years of marriage, sharing many special times with family, especially during their traditional holiday festivities.

Marge was a lifelong devoted parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church. She served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, secretary of the Mt. Carmel Society, and as an active member with the church festival, where she helped create the Buona Fortuna Raffle.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Ray; three children, John Hanrahan and his fiancé, Kate Hansen of Cassville, Lisa LaPlante and her husband, Chad of Whitesboro, and Kimberly Anne Lehman and her husband, Richard of Remsen; eight beloved grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, and Matthew Hanrahan, Paige LaPlante, Joline, Daniel, James, and Emma Lehman; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Bob Tintner; brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Diane Laria; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Richard and Carol Hanrahan, John and Nancy Hanrahan, Peggy and James Friel, and Nancy and Mike Thomas; and also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, with entombment to follow Calvary Mausoleum.

Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m., at The Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., at Mohawk St., Utica.

In memory of Marge and in consideration of her love for St. Mary of Mt. Carmel, please consider donations to the Mt. Carmel Memorial Fund.

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