Mrs. Angela (Tanus) Mitchell

UTICA - Mrs. Angela (Tanus) Mitchell, age 81, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus and all of the saints who went before her, on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Mexico on October 14, 1936, Angela was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Shaheen) Tanus. She was raised and completed her high school education in Mexico. As a young woman, she and her sister Minnie immigrated to the United States and settled in Utica with her extended family. In 1960 she was united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony to Thomas J. Mitchell. They believed in the sanctity of marriage and were blessed with a union of 56 years before his passing on November 2, 2016. Angela was employed by the General Electric Company until she took time to raise her family. When her children were of school age, she re-entered the work force at General Electric on Broad Street, and later at the French Road location, known as Martin Marietta Corporation, until her retirement. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Angela valued every opportunity to better her life and be a part of a global community. She knew that life was fragile, so she lived each day with hope and good intentions. For Angela, family and faith were the foundations that formed the person she was. She prayed and taught her children to seek out the wisdom within spirituality, a path in her life that was so precious to her. She was friendly and all were welcome in her home. She was a good provider, nourishing the mind, the body, and the heart of her children. She was a great mother and matriarch of her family affairs. She was an accomplished cook with a flair for Lebanese, Mexican, and Cuban cuisine. She was fluent in three languages: Arabic, Spanish, and English. Angela was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Louis Gonzaga Church and a member of the St. Mary’s Guild and St. Mora’s Society. Her Christianity was sacred to her soul. Angela is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Maria Brodzik of Tonawanda NY, and Kameli and Kevin McIntyre of Sauquoit; and her son and daughter-in-law, George and Jackie Mitchell of Utica. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, Tommy Mitchell, who was 12 years old when he passed away in 1975. She was also preceded by her son-in-law, Charles M. “Chuck” Brodzik who passed away on December 26, 2003. Also left to remember her goodness are her grandchildren, Tommy, Danielle, Julia, Lindsey, and Kyle; her sister, Beatrice “Minnie” Shaheen; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and her sister-in-law, Winifred “Winnie” Mitchell. She was also blessed with the friendship and good wishes of her friend, Maureen Lewis. She was predeceased by her in-laws, James Shaheen, Mariana and Carlos Grayeb, Anthony J. Mitchell, Juanna Mitchell, Louis Mitchell, Joseph and Carmella Mitchell, and Rosa and John Hanna. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Masonic Care Community of NY, especially those of the Brooklyn household. They were Angela’s angels and offered such compassionate care. They are also thankful to the clergy and societies of her parish who never forgot her. The family will commemorate Angela’s life at a private time. Relative and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Louis Gonzaga Church where her Divine Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be offered by Father Tony Mouanes and Deacon Paul Salamy. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Masonic Care Community of NY, in lieu of floral offerings; envelopes will be available at the service and online at: https://www.masonichomeny.org. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Angela (Tanus) Mitchell

October 14, 1936 - June 17, 2018