Carol A (LiBritz) Sierak

Carol A. (LiBritz) Sierak Utica Mrs. Carol A. (LiBritz) Sierak, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the privacy and dignity of her home, the day before her birthday. Born in Utica on April 6, 1943, Carol was the daughter of the late Marion “Mike” and Sylvia V. (Capaccio) LiBritz. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, and in her later 50’s she enrolled in Utica College where she earned a Certificate in Gerontology. On June 3, 1967 she married Ronald A. Sierak with whom she shared 43 years in a union graced with happiness, humor, and harmony. Over time, their relationship grew, and they knew how important they were to each other. Ron passed away on September 15, 2010. Carol worked in various fields including the Savings Bank of Utica in the Mortgage Department, Special Metals as a secretary, Howland’s Department Store as a switchboard operator, and lastly at the Mt. Carmel Apartments as a Rental Manager, an enjoyable employment for which she was well-suited and the position from which she retired. In her heart, Carol was generous to a loving fault and a true matriarch, traits that led her to prepare plentiful meals and serve copious portions to one and all. She sparkled when she hosted holiday gatherings in her home. Her greatest accomplishment was being the thread that bound her family ties. A loving and very proud mother and grandmother, she gave a Schioffo and “Tums” which could fix almost anything. She was always willing to help family and friends in the spirit of giving, never wanting in return. She was an avid seeker of antiques, often displaying her merchandise at shows all over New York State. Her hobbies included bingo and slots played during trips to the casino with friends, camping with her family in their RV, touring to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, and traveling to Ohio to spend time with her son, Mark. She was of the Catholic faith. Carol is survived by her daughter, Sheri Riesel and fiancé Lorn Ferguson of Rome; her son, Mark Sierak of Ohio; and her grandchildren, Braelyn, Emma, and Megan. Always close to her heart was the memory of her granddaughter, Zoie Mae Riesel, who preceded her in death. She will also be remembered by her sister, Jeanette M. Thomas of Kirkland and Ed Thompson; her nieces and nephews and their families, Kelly Prescott, Ted Thomas, Corrie Mochrie, Patrick Sierak, Missi Upshaw, and Susie Griggs; her in-laws, Edmund and Shirley Sierak of Georgia; and her feline companions, Gabby and Sammy. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stanley and Lillian Sierak; and her brother-in-law, Theodore “Ted” Thomas. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Carol’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. . Interment will follow graveside at Calvary Cemetery.

Carol A (LiBritz) Sierak

April 6, 1943 - April 5, 2014