Mrs. Angela "Ang" (Montanaro) Piacenti

Mrs. Angela “Ang” (Montanaro) Piacenti, age 93, joined those who went before her as she passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Masonic Care Community of NY surrounded by her loving family. Born in Utica on January 10, 1923, Angela was the daughter of the late Dominick and Amelia (Liuzzi) Montanaro. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1941. On February 5, 1943 she married Mark Anthony “Tony” Piacenti, Sr. with whom she shared 57 years in a union blessed with mutual respect. Mark provided for his family and was vigilant to Ang’s needs until his passing on May 8, 2000. For 25 years, Angela held employment with the Utica City School District at T.R. Proctor High School holding various office positions until her retirement. She was beloved by co-workers and students. She was a well diversified and intellectually blessed woman with an incredible outlook on life. She enjoyed reading historical and classical literature. Ang was fierce in her love of family and her experience was a source of sound advice for them. She did not differentiate the love between the generations and considered each of them as her favorite. Her loved ones looked up to her and sought out her approval on decisions in their lives. She was a positive force in guiding them in the right direction and they will honor her memory forever. A communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church, Ang was very involved in parish activities and was a longtime member of the Assumption Society. She prayed often for those she loved most and her supplications brought her solace and strengthened her relationship with her Savior. Angela is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Maria P. and Michael S. Pilla of Clinton. She held close to her heart the memory of her son, Mark Anthony Piacenti, Jr. who passed on March 11, 2016. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren, Mark C. Pilla, Michael L. and Michele Pilla, Angela E. and Robert Bernier, Barbara Ann Tressler; and Marc A. and Barbara Piacenti. She was nonnie to Giavanna Marie Pilla, Michael Joseph Pilla; Anthony Bernier, Dominic Bernier, Lauren Tressler, Dominick Tressler, Christopher Tressler, Joshua Tressler; Chantal Piacenti, Francis Piacenti, and Sarah Piacenti. She also leaves her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph J. and Margaret Montanaro of Utica/FL and her longtime friend and companion Edith Pilla, mother-in-law of Maria. She was affectionately known to many as Attie (Aunt), especially to Patricia DeMarco Creswell, Maria and Dominick Nitti, Dominick and Barbara Montanaro, Joseph and Patty Montanaro, Amelia and Dr. Anthony Massi; Angela’s many cousins; in-laws Rose DeStefano, and Rock and Sandy Piacente; Laura Vashio, whose longtime friendship with Angela never faded. She was predeceased by her sister, Lucille and Thomas DeMarco; and her in-laws, Violet Muto, and Nicholas “Dusty” DeStefano. The family extends their gratitude to the staff of the Woodgate Household at the Masonic Care Community of NY who were “angels” who attended to her with gentle care, with a special thank-you to Melissa who was of great assistance; and to her niece, Maria Nitti, who had a special love and devotion for her “Attie”; N.P. Pat Rosati who “understood Angela”; and Deacon Billy Dischiavo who met Ang’s spiritual needs and was loved by her in return. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Thea Bowman House in honor of Ang’s love of children; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Angela’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Arthur Krawczenko. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Angela "Ang" (Montanaro) Piacenti

January 10, 1923 - August 11, 2016