Caroline (Arciero) Kennedy

Mrs. Caroline (Arciero) Kennedy, age 93, who had resided at 915 Bleecker Street for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at The Abraham House with her daughter Patty, and her granddaughter Gina, by her side. Born in Utica on June 5, 1914, Caroline was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Victoria (Daprano) Arciero. She was raised and educated locally. On February 18, 1933 she married George F. Kennedy with whom she shared 56 years in a blessed marriage prior to his passing on December 7, 1989. At one time, Caroline worked as a dietician for the former Genesee Nursing Home. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she treasured her family and home above all else and her loved ones will miss her dearly. Caroline always tried to be the best person she could be. In her earlier years, she enjoyed playing Bingo for recreation. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Caroline is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Devina and Jack Giambrone of Utica, Kathleen and Thomas Bifarella of Rochester, and Patricia Kennedy of Utica; her sons and daughters-in-law, Marty and Nancy Kennedy, and Jack and Susan Kennedy, all of Utica; her daughter-in-law, MaryAnn Kennedy; and her son-in-law, Angelo J. Giacovelli. Always close to her heart was the memory of her children who preceded her in death: her daughter, Georgianna J. Giacovelli, who passed away in 2003, and her son, Joseph George Kennedy, who passed away in 1981. Survivors also include her 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her brother, Silvio Arciero of Utica; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws. She was predeceased by her sister, Palma Arciero; and her in-laws, Jimmy Baldus, and Ernie and Mary C. Kennedy. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the outstanding and dedicated caregivers of the Abraham House, who gave so much of themselves to care for Caroline in her time of need. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10-12 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Caroline’s funeral service will commence upon the conclusion of visitation at 12:00 from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Caroline (Arciero) Kennedy

June 5, 1914 - April 2, 2008