Antoinette J. (Maggi) Giorgi

Mrs. Antoinette J. (Maggi) Giorgi, age 87, of Marcy and Whitesboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Masonic Care Community of NY. Born in Chadwicks, NY on March 6, 1922, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Antonio and Christina (Miullo) Maggi. Raised and educated locally, she was a 1941 graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. She then attended the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and received her degree as a Registered Nurse. She continued her education at Syracuse University where she was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree in education and her Master of Arts degrees in social work and in education. On September 30, 1944 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, she married Angelo T. “Chief” Giorgi with whom she shared 39 years prior to his passing on April 13, 1984; they were blessed with a devoted union filled with love and respect. For many years, Antoinette served as a registered nurse at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, and subsequently furthered her skills as a social worker at the Broadacres Skilled Nursing Facility. In 1972 Antoinette took a position as a school nurse teacher with the Utica City School District where she worked until her retirement in 1999. Antoinette also gave much of her time and love with her service to the Utica Boys Club Camp, working closely with her late dear friend, Kief Malara, Director. Upon her retirement, she served in the capacity of nurse-teacher consultant for the school district. Antoinette was a warm and caring woman who was sensitive and compassionate to the needs of others while she maintained a graceful sense of humor. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Antoinette treasured her family above all else. Her loved ones will remember her warm generosity and the happiness she found in giving to those who shared life with her. At home, cooking brought much joy to her as it provided a time to bring her family together. She also enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden, and reading mystery novels. She was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church. Antoinette is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Dave Abdou with whom she had resided for two years; and her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Azza Giorgi, all of Whitesboro; her grandchildren, Benjamin and Dr. Sara Giorgi, David Abdou, Anthony Abdou, and Zachary Giorgi; and her great-grandchild, Samara Maria Giorgi. Survivors also include her sister, Mary A. Hitzeroth of Utica; her brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Ann Maggi of Utica; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Lucy and Anthony Ruggiero of CA. She also leaves her dear friends, Angela LaForge, Connie Guarascio, and Margaret Schepsis. She was predeceased by her sister, Ann Guarascio-Ricci and her husbands John J. Guarascio and Joseph Ricci; her nephew, Frank F. “Frank Gee” Guarascio; and her in-laws, Amedio A. “Mid” and Angeline Giorgi, and Lawrence F. Hitzeroth. The family offers heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Troy Unit at the Masonic Care Community of NY, Dr. Sloan, Dr. Olteanu for the care and compassion shown to Antoinette and her family. Visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Antoinette’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Antoinette J. (Maggi) Giorgi

March 6, 1922 - April 22, 2009