Anna R. "Anne" (Paladino) Fava Carpenter

UTICA – Anna R. “Anne” (Paladino) Fava Carpenter, age 93, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born in Utica on July 24, 1931, Anne was the daughter of the late Antonio and Michelina (Colenzo) Paladino. Raised in the area, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1949. Anna held employment with Sperry Rand – UNIVAC Corporation as a computer tester for twenty years. She also worked at Doyle Knower as a salesclerk for over eighteen years prior to the store’s closing in 1994. After Doyle Knower, she held a position at Bev’s up until its closing. From her time there, she made lasting friendships including Carmenann Guarnieri, the late Bea Denmark, and the late Ellie Collucci. Later, she held a position as a greeter at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. Anne was a loving woman with a caring heart. She gained the most pleasure in life from helping others with any task they needed. She was meticulous and always presented anything she did with a beautiful flare. Her life revolved around her son Gary. She loved celebrating all his accomplishments and was so very proud of him. Above all, her family was her top priority for her whole life. Anne made time to volunteer at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital gift store, as well as at the Abraham House. She enjoyed shopping and had a penchant for scouting out a good deal. For over 25 years, every Christmas Day, Gary would take Anne to Florida to spend the winter in the sun until her return at Easter time. One of her best pieces of advice to people was, “Take care of yourself. Don’t end up in a nursing home.” Anne is survived by her son, Gary R. Fava and his wife Zinka Nadarevic Fava. She fondly remembered her siblings and their spouses who preceded her, Louise Arrigo, Mary and Frank Scatigna, Angeline and Lawrence Martin, John and Mary Paladino, Sgt. Ralph Paladino, Louis Paladino, and Anthony and Stella Paladino. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Frank Scatigna, Linda Anderson, Jeanette, Joanie, and the late Carol Martin; and her special friends, Christine Mead, who showed her loving care, the late Rose Vita, and Rose Clemente. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Deb Iselo, NP, and Lynne Oliver. They would also like to thank Erica, Deana, Armani, Remiza, and Jessica at the Masonic Care Community of NY for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., Utica, corner of Hammond Ave. Anne’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. For those unable to attend you may be present virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83525192421. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Anna R. "Anne" (Paladino) Fava Carpenter

July 24, 1931 - October 12, 2024