Camille (Monterose) Caulkins

NEW HARTFORD - Mrs. Camille (Monterose) Caulkins passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on January 3, 1949, Camille was the daughter of James P. and the late Catherine A. (Marino) Monterose. Raised and educated in Utica, Camille graduated from Utica College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and completed her graduate work at Upper Division College/SUNY Cortland. On September 6, 1969 she married Gary Caulkins with whom she shared 47 years. Camille was employed as an 8th grade English teacher for the Utica City School District from 1970 until 1978. She then chose to be a stay-at-home mom for the next eight years. She resumed her teaching career at Notre Dame Elementary School where she worked from 1987 until 2011. Upon her retirement from teaching, she continued to work part time at Notre Dame Elementary School as Coordinator of Special Needs Students as well as a mentor to new teachers. Camille was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where she was a member of the choir for over 40 years. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister. Camille is survived by her husband, Gary; her daughters and son-in-law, Jessica Caulkins, and Amanda and David Agneta; her grandsons, Aidan, and Logan Agneta; her father, James Monterose; brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Susan Monterose; brother-in-law Keith Caulkins and his wife Janice, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She also leaves her very special aunts, Rose Moccaldi, Claire Mastrangelo, and Mary LaRocco. Camille wishes to give thanks to all who cared, loved, and supported her throughout her illness. Loving thanks to her family, school community, and church community. She also wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Alicia DeTraglia and her staff, as well as Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., her nurse Lisa Altieri, and her wonderful caregiver Ann Lindsay, for all their care and compassion. In keeping with Camille’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Camille’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass at a gathering at Daniele’s at Valley View, 620 Memorial Parkway in Utica. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness may make a donation to The Camille Caulkins Scholarship Fund for Notre Dame Elementary School, the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Music Ministry, or Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.; envelopes will be available at church. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Camille (Monterose) Caulkins

January 3, 1949 - April 15, 2017