Catherine D. "Kay" Maggio

Catherine D. “Kay” Maggio, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on November 22, 1921, Catherine was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Maggio) Rossi and was legally adopted by her grandparents, Donato and Gaetana (Pape) Maggio. Ms. Maggio was raised and educated locally, graduating from Proctor High School in 1939. She furthered her education at St. Lukes School of Nursing, receiving her cap as an RN in 1943. Kay began work as an operating room supervisor at County Hospital, concurrently attending night classes at Utica College. Ms. Maggio received a BS in Nursing Education with a minor in Education from Syracuse University in 1950. With the benefit of a full scholarship, Kay also earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education, also from Syracuse University. She then became a special education teacher, working for over 21 years at Kemble School, retiring in 1983. Ms. Maggio belonged to the St. Mary of Mount Carmel Choir, the Syracuse University Alumni Association and the Christ Child Society of Utica. Kay thoroughly enjoyed the opera and pursued her passion by traveling to New York City and Europe to experience the performances of Placido Domingo, Beverly Sills and other noted artists. Kay is survived by her nieces and nephews, Barbara Andersen of Brick, New Jersey, Philip D. Jr. and Linda “Lynn” Maggio of New Hartford, Marilyn and Chester Baryla of Utica, Peter and Marie Callari of CA, Mary May of Utica and Linda Muraco; and many cousins. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in–law, Philip and Rosemary Maggio; her aunts and uncles, Rose and Alphonse Callari; Michael and Catherine Doti; Michael May, and Louise May; and her nephew, Andrew Andersen. The family would like to offer gratitude to the staff of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. for the care and compassion shown to Kay. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Kay’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday morning at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish Memorial Fund or to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Catherine D. "Kay" Maggio

November 22, 1921 - July 3, 2011