Cleopatra "Cleo" (DeVincenzi) Feralo

UTICA – Cleopatra “Cleo” (DeVincenzi) Feralo, age 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort and dignity of her home on Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ceprano, Italy, on September 9, 1937, Cleopatra was the daughter of the late Augusto DeVincenzi and Teresa Fortuna. She was raised and educated in Italy. A captivating storyteller, she often recounted to her family what it was like growing up in Italy—hiding from Nazi soldiers, making sacrifices, and doing whatever it took to survive. In the early 60s, Cleo was united in marriage to Peter Feralo. The couple shared many memorable years together prior to Peter’s passing in 1988. At one time, she held employment with the Masonic Care Community of NY, from which she retired. Cleo was a loving matriarch whose family meant everything to her. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and her passion for cooking brought joy to every gathering. Sundays were her favorite—when the family came together to share a delicious Italian meal. Her pasta fagioli, lasagna, chicken riggies, and sausage and spinach rolls were especially mouthwatering. Cleo was also a meticulous homemaker, known for the care and attention she gave to keeping her home spotless and welcoming. Cleo loved crocheting and took great joy in sharing her handmade creations with those she loved. She was most content sitting under her pergola, taking in the scenery and picking grapes from her garden. A woman of faith, she was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Cleo is survived by her daughter, Francine M. Feralo; and son, Peter P. Feralo and Jolene R. Gazzilli. She treasured the memory of her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Ann and John Wameling, who preceded her in death. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brittany Wameling, Maria Wameling, and John Wameling; Christopher Feralo and Tomassina Wong, Jessica and Trevor Adams, and Courtney Feralo and Joshua Giannotti. She held close to her heart memories of her granddaughter, Amanda R. Feralo, who also preceded her. She is additionally survived by her great-grandchildren, Anthony Feralo; Travonni Payton, Leonard Adams; Savianno Giannotti, Elianna Giannotti; Noah Saupp, Liam Saupp, and Riley Saupp. She was proud to be expecting her grandson, Maddox, in October. She also lives on in her three sisters, Maria, Gulianna, and Marinella; and brother, Romano DeVincenzi. She is now reunited with her siblings who went before her, Giovanni B. “John” DeVincenzi, Mario DeVincenzi, and Alba DeVincenzi. She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; cousins, especially Mike Corasanti, and Jim Corasanti and their families; and beloved friends, Paula Torchia, Giovanna Bevivino, and Kathy Cannistra. She was further predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Peter P. and Theresa (Rose) Feralo; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Angela and Joseph G. Corasanti; and great-niece, Biance Rose Romano. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the Office of the Aging and Meals on Wheels for their care and concern; and her caseworker, Erzumana Divovic, for her care and compassion. A Memorial Gathering in Cleo’s honor will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Cleo’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Cleopatra "Cleo" (DeVincenzi) Feralo

September 9, 1937 - September 11, 2025