Angeline L. "Angie" (Toro) Peters

Mrs. Angeline L. “Angie” (Toro) Peters, age 93, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the St. Luke’s Home with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on March 8, 1917, Angeline was the daughter of the late Allie and Vincenza (Cupolo) Toro. She was raised in Utica and attended local schools. On March 22, 1947 she married Fred F. Peters with whom she shared 43 years prior to his passing on March 1, 1990; the couple shared a loving relationship and focused their lives and energies on raising their family. Angie applied her trade as a professional seamstress at the Princess Shop for over 30 years, a talent and skill she truly enjoyed. At home, she took pleasure in preparing and baking wonderful sweet treats. Angie always honored her God, her family, and her work responsibilities. She was an incredibly devoted and faithful Catholic and made a pilgrimage to St. Anne’s Shrine in Canada for 20 consecutive years. She offered prayers and carried out with gratitude her daily tasks at her Church, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Angie is survived by her children and their families, Tom and Eileen Peters of Rochester, Joe and Cheryl Peters of New Hartford, Al Peters of Rochester, and always close to her heart was the memory of her daughter, Elaine Cullen, who passed away on September 28, 2009. She also leaves her grandchildren, Tom, Jr., Kim, Christina, Nick; Joey, Adam; Valerie, Billy; Randall and Jeffery; and her grandson, David Peters, who preceded her in death; as well as several great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves many nieces and nephews, with special mention of Cathy Wittman with whom she shared a mother-daughter bond; great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, several in-laws; and her special friend, Katherine Ventimiglia. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Loretto Toro, and Augustine and Rita Toro; her sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Dominick A. “Bo” Tripepi; and her in-laws of the Peters family. The family extends special thanks and recognition to Angeline’s upstairs neighbors, Bill and Colleen Thomas, for always taking care of her with compassion and understanding. Because of their daily care and watchful guidance, Angie was able to maintain her independence at home. Angeline’s family will honor and celebrate her life in a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday morning at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Fr. James Cesta. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Angeline L. "Angie" (Toro) Peters

March 8, 1917 - February 7, 2011