Mr. Anthony L. Carchedi

UTICA - Mr. Anthony L. Carchedi, age 87, went home to Heaven when he passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Utica on January 8, 1930, Anthony was the son of the late Gerolamo and Anna Carchedi. He was a graduate of Utica Free Academy/Class of 1947. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Anthony served his country from 1948-1952 during the Korean Conflict. Throughout his time in service and active military duty, Anthony had an allegiance to his country and a bond of brotherhood with his fellow servicemen. His patriotism was a priority in his life. Upon his honorable discharge from military service, he continued his education at Utica College of Syracuse University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and also served as Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Utica College newspaper, The Tangerine. He pursued his post-graduate work at Syracuse University and was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Education. On April 19, 1958 he married the former Josephine Zampardi with whom he shared 59 years. They were of one mind and heart, and their love was outwardly apparent and admired by their children. Theirs was a relationship for the ages. As a young couple, they resided in Rochester, the location of Anthony’s first job at the Stromberg-Carlson Company. They relocated back to Utica where he accepted a position with the Utica City School District as a 4th grade teacher at Kernan School, a career of 20 years. He had a good rapport and relationship with his students, and memories that lasted a lifetime. As an advocate for his colleagues, he served as past President of the Utica Teacher’s Association. After his retirement, he stepped into a second career in shoe repair, a trade he loved and learned from his father. He operated Anthony’s Shoe Repair on Pearl Street in New Hartford until his second retirement. Anthony was a courteous, dignified man, benevolent of mind and manner. His honesty and integrity were his finest attributes. As a patriarch, he was wise and bestowed his years of knowledge to his children and grandchildren. He was not hasty in his judgments; he thought things through. His teaching skills were lesson plans for his vocation in fatherhood. He was also a hands-on dad and a great helper to his wife around the house. He was never harsh of temperament and was gentle in demeanor. He honored traditions and sacred holy days, and the Carchedi home had a revolving door during the holidays. The table was filled with food, laughter, and conversations. The room was alive, and the memories are alive —- in every story told to generations that follow. Anthony especially enjoyed reading, preferably novels, and he loved the encyclopedia. You could also find him tending to his vegetable garden. He was a NY Jets fan, and Joe Namath remained his favorite player. Some of his greatest accomplishments were being a husband blessed with a wife who was his best friend, a father who had a great relationship with each of his children, and a grandfather who got to treasure the love of his grandchildren which added so much to his life. Anthony was a member of the American Legion Post #229 where he attended many meetings and appreciated the camaraderie of his fellow servicemen. He was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where he renewed his faith when he attended Mass. Anthony is survived by his wife, Josephine; his children, twin daughters and their spouses, Barbara and Donald Laible, and Denise and Bryan Ransiear; and sons, Michael A. Carchedi, and J. Mark and Charisse Carchedi; and his grandchildren, Mark and Katherine Laible; Steven Anthony Ransiear; and Hayley and Vincent Carchedi. He also leaves his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and brother-in-law, Frank Zampardi. Anthony was blessed with many solid friendships, including fellow teachers and many couples with whom he and Josephine socialized over the years. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister-in-law, Frank A. and Nicolina Carchedi, and Orlando Carchedi; and his sister and brother-in-law, Marianne and Joseph Grassi. The family will honor and commemorate Anthony’s life at a private time. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Anthony’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday at 11:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno with Military Honors conferred by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Mr. Anthony L. Carchedi

January 8, 1930 - November 21, 2017