Agnes C. (DeSarro) Dineen

Mrs. Agnes (DeSarro) Dineen, of Utica, joined her twin sister, Alice Musa, in heaven on Saturday, June 10, 2006, after a valiant and yearlong struggle with lung and brain cancer. At the time of her peaceful passing, she was surrounded by family and friends. Born in Utica, Agnes was the daughter of the late Anthony and Natalie (Ciruzzi) DeSarro. She was raised and educated locally. After a long and dedicated career at Bluecross Blueshield, she retired in 2003. Since that time, she has worked part-time at Label Shopper and also has spent time creating beautifully decorated cakes. She was known for her enjoyment and skill at various crafts as well as for her appreciation for flowers. Agnes loved her children and their families. In particular, her grandchildren brought a special joy into her life. In return, she offered them her affection, attention, and support. She also brought happiness to her many friends, especially those with whom she socialized and traveled. Mrs. Dineen is lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Dineen), St. Louis and her husband, Jon St. Louis, of Washington Mills, and their children, Jon Jr. and Stephanie of Utica; and her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Aimee Dineen and their children, Liana and Colin, all of Rotterdam NY. In addition, Agnes is survived by her siblings, Cretia "Bunny" Heath of Marcy, Joan Pecorello of Washington Mills, Ella Mae Gignac of Peoria, AZ, and Frank DeSarro of Kittery, ME; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her sister through 30 years of friendship and love, Mary Ann Sack of Utica as well as her husband, Frank, their daughter Becky, and Becky's family. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Alice Musa; and her brothers-in-law, James Heath and Edward "Coach" Pecorello. The family offers its sincere thanks to Drs. Naji El-Khoury, Alicia DeTraglia, and John Crawford, to the staff of the Faxton-St. Luke's Regional Cancer Center, and to the nurses of Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. A Memorial Gathering will be held today (Tuesday) from 4-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services for Mrs. Dineen at the funeral home Wednesday morning at 10:00. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Agnes C. (DeSarro) Dineen

September 17, 1940 - June 10, 2006