Antoinette (Pinto) Talarico

Mrs. Antoinette (Pinto) Talarico, age 90, formerly of Utica, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2007, at the St. Luke’s Home. Born in Utica on March 25, 1917, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Angelo and Aurelia (Maggiolino) Pinto. Raised and educated locally, she graduated from Utica Free Academy with the class of 1935. On July 10, 1940 she married Louis F. Talarico with whom she shared 55 years until his passing on April 28, 1996. Antoinette was employed for 20 years at the Oneita Knitting Mills as a machine operator. When closure of the mill was announced she applied to and was the first person hired by General Electric Co. at their first Utica facility located in temporary quarters in the former State Street Mill. She retired from G.E. after 26 years as a production worker. Known to her family as “Auntie”, she was caring and supportive of her many nieces, nephews, and their children. During her leisure time, she enjoyed socializing at the East Side Senior Center, and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Antoinette is survived by her sister, Angela Florenz of Marcy; her many nieces, especially acknowledging Aurelia and Donald Greico of Sauquoit, Gloria Pannofino of Utica, Ken Zanio and Ellen of New Hartford, and John and Emily Pinto of PA; her in-laws, Peter P. Talarico of Otter Lake, and Carmen A. Talarico of Deerfield; and her great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her infant son Carmen; her sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Samuel “Pop” Zanio; her brothers and sisters-in-law, James “Jack” and Antoinette Pinto, Frank and Alice Pinto, and John and Rose Pinto; her niece, Rosemary Greco; and her in-laws, Fred Florenz, Felix J. “Phil” Talarico, Anthony Talarico, Frank and Rita Talarico, and Sam LaBella. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Clark West Unit at the St. Luke’s Home for their loving care and compassion that enriched Antoinette’s life. In keeping with Antoinette’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Antoinette’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. The family will receive guests at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Antoinette (Pinto) Talarico

March 25, 1917 - August 20, 2007