Mrs. Angela R. "Ang" (Trunfio) Kistowski

MARCY - Mrs. Angela R. “Ang” (Trunfio) Kistowski, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on December 28, 1925, Angela was the daughter of the late Domenico “Dominick” and Nancy (Bagnato) Trunfio. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1944. On October 22, 1949 she married Raymond “Ray” Kistowski with whom she shared 60 years in a union balanced by love and blessed by a family that made them complete. Ray passed away on April 23, 2010. Ang held a bookkeeping position with Herb Philipson’s at their original location and at Winners, an exclusive women’s apparel shop. She also worked as a waitress at her family business, Trunfio’s Restaurant located on Commercial Drive and previously the Roselawn Banquet Facility which was also a family concern. As a matriarch, Ang was loved and honored by her children, grandchildren, and the next generation who had a special place in her heart and made her smile. She prepared for the holidays, especially Christmas, making sure everyone would enjoy the celebration at her home. Ang was quiet and introverted by nature, but she enjoyed the company of her family. At her leisure, she was a skilled seamstress creating clothing, costumes, pillows, and dolls. Ang knew fashion and was known to be well-attired. She read the Observer-Dispatch, day to day, front to back, and non-fiction books with Presidential biographies as her favorite genre. She defended Nixon, but loved the Kennedys! Ang was artistically inclined and aspired to painting. She enhanced her natural aptitude by attending the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute and other area classes. She excelled in these efforts and her art work enhanced over time. She bowled until her 80’s with her sister, family, and friends at the Pin-O-Rama. Ang was devoted to her religion, loved her Lord, and did good deeds in his honor. She was a communicant of The Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church. Ang is survived by her children and their loves, Douglas Kistowski and his wife Nga of Vietnam, Karen Brisson of Utica, and Andrew and Cynthia Kistowski of Marcy; her grandchildren, David; Daniel and Kimberly Brisson, and Jessica Brisson; Lindsey and Michael Lynch; and Erika Kistowski; and her great-grandchildren, Cole, Kylie, and Camryn; Alexa, Devin, and Vaughn; Khloe, and McKenzie. She also leaves her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Mary Ann Trunfio of NY Mills; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Sarah Trunfio, and Eugene Greco; and her neighbors, who were incredibly generous with their time and concern in watching over Ang when she lived at home, especially Richard and Diane Thomann. She was predeceased by her brothers, Anthony “Tony” Trunfio, Joseph “Pappy” Trunfio, and Danny Trunfio; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Marian and Frederick Clendennen, Frances and Alec Craska, and Nancy Greco. The family extends their appreciation to the Racquet Household of the Masonic Care Community with special recognition of the RA’s, CNA’s, LPN’s, and Licensed RN’s for their special, personal touches and sincerest care. Carrying out their calling was so touching to the family and admirable in all ways! Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:00-1:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Angela’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Rev. Thomas Durant officiating the ceremony. Interment will follow graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Mrs. Angela R. "Ang" (Trunfio) Kistowski

December 28, 1925 - June 4, 2017