Anna "Aunt Ne" (Bonarrigo) Garcea

Mrs. Anna “Aunt Ne” (Bonarrigo) Garcea, age 86, a longtime Utican, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. Born in Utica on August 21, 1921, Anna was the daughter of the late Nicola and Antonina (LoPiccolo) Bonarrigo. Raised and educated in Utica, she graduated from T. R. Proctor High School as a member of the class of 1939. On November 16, 1946 she married Enrico L. “Rico” Garcea with whom she shared a loving and devoted 36 year union prior to his passing on May 12, 1983. Anna began her career as an assembler with the Bendix Corporation and subsequently worked in a similar capacity for the General Electric Company. Next she was employed in an office position at Griffiss Air Force Base for a period of time; she then became a bookkeeper with the New York State Department of Transportation, the position from which she retired in 1987 after more than 23 years of loyal service. In her younger days, he enjoyed bowling. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Aunt Ne is survived by her many nieces and nephews, all of whom will cherish the memory of their beloved aunt. They include William and Roseann Orlando of New Hartford, Veronica and Robert Aldi of Victor, NY, Dr. Nicholas Bonarrigo of Vernon, Geraldine and Frank Meola of Utica, Annette Smith of Whitesboro, Cheryl and Samuel Robilotto of Utica, Dr. Charles and Jean Daniels of Avon Lake, OH, George Pogact of Baldwinsville; many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Garcea. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Congetta and Angelo Daniels, and Teresa A. and Louis J. Orlando; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Nan Bonarrigo, and Stephen and Rose Bonarrigo; and her in-laws, Loretta Francavilla, and Louis Garcea. The family offers sincere thanks to the staffs of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. and the Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Clinton, NY for their care and compassion, and Dr. Scott Brehaut at the Presbyterian Home for his professionalism. In keeping with Anna’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Anna "Aunt Ne" (Bonarrigo) Garcea

August 21, 1921 - January 12, 2008