Mrs. Anna Marie (Verno) Myers Convertino

UTICA - Mrs. Anna Marie (Verno) Myers Convertino, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2017 in the comfort of her home. At the time of her passing, she was in the hearts of those she loved the most. Born in Utica on April 17, 1929, Anna Marie was the daughter of the late Benedetto “Bennie” and Celeste “Esther” (Cortese) Verno. She attended T.R. Proctor High School. In 1947 she married her first love, David C. Myers, a union that was blessed with two sons. Her happiness was cut short when David tragically passed away in 1955. In 1970 she wed Frank J. Convertino, a loving companion with whom she shared 31 happy and harmonious years until his passing on February 23, 2001. Anna Marie was an impeccable housekeeper. She enjoyed her home and took pride in maintaining it and making it a comfortable, loving environment. A forward-looking, accomplished, mid-century woman, Anna Marie was self-confident and carried herself in a stylish fashion. She was schooled early on as a pianist and accompanied her late father who played violin. Together, they performed on holidays and special occasions, and Anna Marie also played for her own enjoyment. In line with her creative bent, she had an extensive elephant figurine collection, trunks up, only! She fancied herself a Bingo player at Turning Stone, an entertainment she enjoyed, especially when she held a winning card. One of her pastime pursuits was baking, especially Italian cookies and chocolate cake which she often shared with family and friends. Above all else, Anna Marie’s greatest grace was being the mother of two great sons who gifted her with two new generations of family who warmed her heart. A longtime parishioner of St. Agnes Church, she was currently a communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes combined parish. She took comfort in prayer, reciting the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, a Christian devotion to St. Faustina Kowalska, the “Apostle of Mercy”. Her favorite holy song was Silent Night sung on Christmas Eve. Even when she was confined to her home, Anna Marie faithfully viewed Mass via the Eternal World Television Network. Anna Marie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David B. and Vicki Myers of Liverpool, and Lawrence B. “Larry” and Cathy Myers of Utica; her grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa and Todd Ponticello, and Stephanie and Aaron Fox; Kimberly and Dr. Michael Fanelli, and Lawrence C. “Larry” and Kimberly Myers; and her great-grandchildren, Colin, and Jacob Ponticello; Elizabeth, and Sidney Fox; Lawrence Joseph Myers; and Michael, and Anthony Fanelli; and always in her heart was the memory of her great-grandson, Nicholas Myers, who passed away in 2015; and cousins. Throughout her life she was blessed with many wonderful friends, many of whom have preceded her. The family is grateful to Dr. Mathew Ulahannan for his kindness, professionalism, and personal interest in caring for Anna Marie. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Anna Marie’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday at 12:00 noon at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. In lieu of floral offerings please consider a donation to St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church; envelopes will be available at the service. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Anna Marie (Verno) Myers Convertino

April 17, 1929 - March 31, 2017