Carl A. Alberico

Mr. Carl A. Alberico, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on April 18, 1920, Carl was the son of the late Daniel and Palma (Dolcenome) Alberico. Raised and educated locally, he attended T.R. Proctor High School and during the Great Depression, he found employment opportunities in the Civilian Conservation Corps. On January 8, 1946 he married the former Alice Shufran with whom he shared 53 years prior to her passing on April 9, 1999. Carl was an unassuming and unpretentious man, and during their married life, he and Alice respected each other and worked toward the wellbeing of their family. Carl retired from Chicago Pneumatic with over 23 years of dedicated employment. He was mechanically inclined and those who knew him referred to him as “Mr. Fix-It”. He was a soft spoken man of simple needs, a patriarch who enjoyed helping and guiding his family. He led by example in his generosity, understanding, and acceptance of all. During his spare time, he found pleasure in playing poker with his pals. He practiced his Catholic beliefs and tried to do good by his fellow man. He was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Carl is survived by his children and their families, Carl T. “Butch” Alberico of New Hartford, Judith and Anthony Poccia of Sauquoit, Kathleen and Rick DeLong of Fulton, David J. Alberico of Los Angeles, CA, and Thomas M. and Jennifer Alberico of Brattleboro, VT; his grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeff Iszkiewicz, Alison and Joseph Moscoffian, Rebecca Poccia, Mark and Rebecca DeLong, Nicole L. DeLong, William DeSantis, Rachel Alberico, and Jack Alberico; and his great-grandchildren, Mark, Noah, Kya, and Joseph Jude. Survivors also include his sister, Ermelinda Lewis of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws,Verna Kundracik, Marie and John Radomsky, and Tom Shufran. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary D. and Salvatore Priore, and Lucia and Leonard Giullaume, Sr.; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Nicholas and Theresa Alberico, Dominick J. and Josephine J. Alberico, and Joseph A. and Mary Alberico; and his brother-in-law, Kenneth Lewis. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Carl’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave

Carl A. Alberico

April 18, 1920 - November 22, 2010