Mrs. Clorinda P. (Palumbo) Mondi

NEW HARTFORD – Clorinda P. (Palumbo) Mondi passed into the loving arms of our eternal Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 19, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born to Robert and Mary (Fornaro) Palumbo on March 17, 1940 in Utica, NY. She graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1960 and, in later years, went on to achieve her MSW from Syracuse University, even studying abroad in London for a semester. Education was very important to Clorinda. She was a life-long learner, having taken adult education classes on many various subjects throughout her adult years. She was an avid reader and loved spending time at Barnes and Noble, leafing through magazines while drinking her Starbucks coffee. Clorinda held the position as social worker in the Ilion School System and also spent 20 years at Herkimer and then Oneida County Hospice ministering to the sick and dying. At one time, Clorinda owned and operated her children's clothing store in the village of New Hartford, Clorinda's Corner. She had the most exquisite taste and loved going to NYC to find the most elegant outfits and accessories for infants and children. For enjoyment Clorinda loved to travel, craft and play majhong and dominoes. Clorinda married the love of her life, Dr. Frank A. Mondi on September 2, 1961 and they had a blessed union of over 60 years. They spent their years growing together, exploring the world and making memories of a lifetime. She was devoted to their family and always made sure her husband and children were well loved and taken care of. Clorinda, along with her husband Frank attended Curcillo, a Christian renewal movement in 1977 and became Christian leaders in their church, St. John the Evangelist and beyond. Clorinda also served the community as a board member for the Good News Center, Presbyterian Home, Abraham House, Women of Rotary, and the Weed and Seed Club. She was also a past member on the Board of Catholic Charities. Together, Clorinda and Frank have 4 children, Dominick (Rick) Mondi, Marie McNamara (Daniel McNamara), Dr. Philip Mondi (Sandy Mondi) and Megan Looney (John Looney, Esq.). They were blessed with thirteen grandchildren, Alison Hearty (Samantha Calamis), Anastasia Mondi, Sarah Lallier (Zach Lallier), Philip Mondi (Leonella Mondi), Dr. John (Jack) Looney, Lauren Cotrell (Dylan Cotrell), Andrew Looney, Frank Mondi, Joseph Looney, Austin Mondi, Grace McNamara, Brandy Thomas, and Jay Thomas. She cherished every one of them and was an inspiration in their lives. She was also blessed with 2 great-grandchildren, Granger Zachary Lallier (Sarah and Zach) who filled her with joy and Elias Gerard Mondi (Philip and Leonella) who she was so looking forward to meeting. She leaves her brother, Philip Palumbo of Rochester, NY; sister-in-law, Phyllis Ann Palumbo, wife of her brother, the late Dr. Anthony Palumbo of Utica; sisters-in-law, Lillian Bossone of Utica, Juliette Morelle of Rochester; brother-in-law, Anthony (Denise) Mondi of Vernon; her dear cousin, Dr. Robert Fornaro (Suzanne) of Alabama; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Clorinda was predeceased by her parents, older brother, Dr. Anthony Palumbo; brothers-in-law, Carmen Bossone, and Gilbert Morelle; as well as her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dominick and Esther Mondi. Clorinda had many friends who were so important in her daily life, especially Joanne, Linda and Anne Marie. Clorinda also had a special bond to her and her husband’s dear life-long friends Fran and Annette Paparella, Sam and Virginia Zito, Dave and Palma Calenzo, Larry and Annabelle Calabrese, and Bob and Fay Ciancaglini. She loved spending time playing mahjong and bridge, sewing, crafting, reading, and gardening. She also loved to sit on her deck watching the birds and butterflies enjoy her beautiful flower garden. Clorinda was a special person whose love knew no boundaries. She brought laughter, love and joy to everyone she met and was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Clorinda was the light of our lives. She lived her life with passion and purpose. We can only imagine how pleased her Lord and Savior was to welcome her home - "well done, my good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:21). Gratitude is extended to Clorinda’s trusted cardiologist and friend, Dr. James Longo of Syracuse, and her primary care physician, Dr. Kenneth Visalli of Utica, for their care and concern. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Clorinda's Memorial Mass of Christian of Burial which will commence on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 66 Oxford Rd., New Hartford, NY. There will be opportunity to pay respects to the family at the conclusion of Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. online at https://hospicecareinc.org/donations/, Abraham House, online at https://www.theabrahamhouse.org/ways-to-donate, or the "Frank and Clorinda Mondi Family Scholarship for the Health Professions" at Utica University; envelopes will also be available at the service. This tribute to Clorinda’s life was lovingly composed by her family.

Mrs. Clorinda P. (Palumbo) Mondi

March 17, 1940 - August 19, 2022