Ann (Panaro) Montaldo

Mrs. Ann (Panaro) Montaldo, affectionately known as Auntie Ann, age 85, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on November 2, 1923, Ann was the daughter of the late Cosmo and Rose (D’Amore) Panaro. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. On February 7, 1953 she married John A. Montaldo with whom she shared 56 years; they were true companions through the years, sharing a life filled with mutual love and respect. For many years, Ann was employed as a customer service representative at the Utica Credit Bureau and later worked alongside her husband in his auto repair business, Montaldo’s Lineup & Repair. Ann leaves a legacy as a kind and friendly woman whose life revolved around her family, especially her nieces and nephews, who brought much joy to her life. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Ann is survived by her husband, John; her brother and sister-in-law, John and Marvel Panaro of Syracuse; her nieces and nephews, Mary Ann and Francis Collea, Virginia and Anthony Muccari, Roseann Nachtical, Susan Kelly, Joe Convertino, Jr., John Convertino, and David Panaro; her great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; brother-in-law, Joseph Convertino; and her dear friend, Mary Ann Garofalo. She was pre-deceased by her sister, Victoria Convertino; her in-laws, Anthony R. and Anna Iacovella; and many aunts and uncles. The family extends gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Inlet Community at the Masonic Care Community of NY for the loving care rendered to Ann. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-4:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Ann’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Foundation; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Ann's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 at the funeral home immediately upon the conclusion of visitation with the Rev. Anthony LaFache officiating. Entombment will take place in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Ann (Panaro) Montaldo

November 2, 1923 - April 30, 2009