Mr. Carl Joseph Coniglio

NEW HARTFORD - Mr. Carl Joseph Coniglio passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the age of 90. Carl was born in Rome, NY on October 30, 1932, to the late Francesco “Frank” and Anechia “Anna” (Giafaglione) Coniglio. Carl joined the U.S. Navy at the young age of 17 and served his country during the Korean War as a tail gunner. Carl married Joan E. Murphy on July 18, 1981. The two shared a loving and devoted union for 21 years until her passing on October 13, 2002. Carl retired from the Utica Fire Department in 1978 after 20 years. Prior to retirement Carl was employed by Griffiss Airforce Base as a Civil Engineer. Carl was selfless and always willing to lend a hand. He was a skilled carpenter and excellent at home improvements. He had a dry, yet uplifting sense of humor and enjoyed “busting chops.” Carl was a master at creating classic Italian dishes. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved the freedom of the road. After Joan’s passing Carl loved spending the winters in Florida with his late sister Lena. Until recently he enjoyed trips to the local casino with his sister Katie. The two were very close and spoke daily. Carl also had close relationships with his many nephews and nieces who he loved dearly. Carl recently celebrated his 90th birthday with family who traveled around the country to surprise him. He was happy to make it to “90.” Surviving is his sister Kathryne Krupiarz, many nephews and nieces, stepdaughter in-law, Luigina Zambino, step granddaughter Kari Macero and stepdaughter Cyndi LaClair. He was predeceased by his stepson Anthony J. Zambino who passed away on May 30, 2020, step grandsons James LaClair, November 2, 2022, and Derek Macero, May 31. 2011. All three were very dear to Carl’s heart. He also leaves his sister and brother in-law Linda and Fred Otero and Lena Coniglio. He held close memories of his many siblings, Joseph (Rosalia) Coniglio, James (Constance) Coniglio, John Coniglio, Sam (Lena) Coniglio, and Dominick (Lena) Coniglio, Sophia Coniglio, Mary (Nicholas) Fabrizio, Lena (Sam) Versace, Frances (John) Biazzo, Margaret (Ronald) McGurn, and brother in-law Michael Krupiarz. In keeping with Carl’s wishes, his family will honor his life privately. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Carl Joseph Coniglio

October 30, 1932 - May 4, 2023