Alexander C. Cirillo, Sr.

Mr. Alexander Cirillo, Sr. of Utica, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2006 in his home with his family by his side. He was 87. Alexander was born in Utica on March 27, 1919. The son of Joseph and Margherita Cirillo, he attended Proctor High School and Parks Air College. A World War II veteran, he served in the Army Air Corps and flew combat missions as a bomber crewman in Europe. He was decorated for bravery with three air medals. He lived and worked in Utica throughout his life and was retired from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company. The center of Alexander’s life was his family and his faith. His 56-year marriage to his lifelong sweetheart, the former Florence Martin, was blessed with five children, eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and an active member of the Knights of St. John. Alexander was a uniquely gentle man and a model of kindness and love. Alexander is survived by his brother, Salvatore of Florida, his daughter, Mary Cirillo of Utica, and by his sons and daughters-in law, Alexander Jr., and Judith Cirillo of Woodbury, MN, Joseph C. and Lejoyce Cirillo of Los Angeles, Roger Cirillo of Alexandria, VA, and Christopher P. and Rose Cirillo of New Hartford. He is also mourned by his canine companion, Blackjack. The family thanks the staff of St. Elizabeth’s Home Care, especially his nurse, LaDonna Elliott. The family is also grateful to Ms. Eva DiMaggio, as his nurse she became a special friend of the family through her ministry to Alex, especially at his death. His physician, Dilip Kachare, earned Alex’s gratitude and the family’s lifelong admiration for his concern, diligence and skill granting Alex extended life and the possibility of seeing the birth of several great grandchildren. The family is also grateful to Dr. Samir Desai, and to the many other health care professionals involved in Alex’s care. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2006 from 2 to 6 PM at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., on the corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions to St. Anthony of Padua Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mr. Cirillo’s funeral will commence on Monday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 from St. Anthony of Padua Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated . Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Alexander C. Cirillo, Sr.

March 27, 1919 - July 20, 2006