Mrs. Anne M. (Garro) Koscinski

UTICA - Mrs. Anne M. (Garro) Koscinski, age 87, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home for Central NY with those she loved most in her heart. Born in Utica on May 16, 1931, Anne was the daughter of the late George and Lena J. (Lallo) Garro. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1949. On November 7, 1953 she married Joseph S. Koscinski, Jr. with whom she shared 40 years prior to his passing on July 26, 1994. They truly loved each other and the blessing of children was an enhancement to their lives. Anne missed her husband dearly and now she is back with her beloved. During Anne’s working years she was employed by McHarris Gift Shop in Clinton, provided home care assistance for the Independent Care Company, and lastly she was a sales clerk at the Gingerbead House. But the majority of her concern was to be a good housewife, have a happy home, and extend hospitality to family and friends. To that end, she loved to prepare meals and was a natural born caretaker and protector of all. Anne was an insightful person and was compelled to share her opinion. She also had a warm heart and a wonderful smile. Because she was so fond of cooking, if she found a good recipe she would add it to her repertoire of favorites. She was very selective of where she shopped and was loyal to local vendors and markets when she had to pick up the right products and ingredients for her meals. Baking was also a virtue and her “snowball” Christmas cookies were a specialty. Anne knew her children, and she made “special time” for each of them. When her kids were school age, she and her husband were involved with scouting and volunteered their time for the betterment of their family life. Anne planned exciting vacations, spent Sundays at the Auriesville Shrine, and organized family gatherings focused on food and fun at local parks and lakes that included the elders. She always had a desire to keep physically fit via aerobics classes and morning runs across the Parkway. She had a routine and she rarely broke it! Anne was a fan of Dandee Donuts and more recently, Dunkin Donuts. She was fascinated by soap operas and involved herself in the daily drama of the characters’ lives. She proudly supported and attended her class reunion get-togethers. Notwithstanding her busy agenda, she was always available to watch her grandchildren or assist anyone who needed her. At St. Anne’s Church, she volunteered to teach religious instruction classes, and she lifted her voice in the choir. She then became a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, where she open heartedly attended Mass and gave of her time to activities of the parish. In looking back on Anne’s life, she was supportive, optimistic, loving, and encouraging to her children. The grandchildren brightened her days, and she was very active in their lives; they returned the love and respect that she gave them, …and more. Anne is survived by her daughter, Gina M. Verminski and Nick Lazzaro; her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph G. and Karen Koscinski; grandchildren, Alana M. and Narin Nuth, Alana’s dad Frank Verminski, and Kaitlyn D. and Steven Barnes; the Sabino family members who held a special place in her heart and life; and her dear friend Jeanette with whom she kept close throughout the years. The family extends their gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Presbyterian Home for Central NY for the outstanding care rendered to Anne for which her children were so very grateful. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Memorial contributions may be considered to the Alzheimer’s Association online at https://www.alz.org/nca/donate. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Anne’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday at 12:00 noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Tom Servatius. Entombment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Anne M. (Garro) Koscinski

May 16, 1931 - January 26, 2019