Congetta M. "Connie" (Aiello) Mineo

Mrs. Congetta M. “Connie” (Aiello) Mineo, age 96, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on August 24, 1916, Congetta was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Buccolo) Aiello. Raised and educated locally, she was a 1935 graduate of Utica Free Academy. On September 14, 1940 she married James Mineo with whom she shared 46 years prior to his passing on October 17, 1986. During her working years, Congetta was employed in various capacities. She was a supervisor at Kirk Guild, a secretary for her brother-in-law at Central NY Packing, a secretary and later head cashier at UNIVAC, and lastly, an auditor at the Oneida County Office of the Aging and payroll clerk for Spano’s Bakery. Congetta also volunteered her time as a leader of the Girl Scouts. She was a member of the Mothers’ Club at St. Anthony of Padua Church, and was currently a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Congetta is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Joseph Corapi of Cicero, Roseann and John Franco of Herkimer; her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Sheila Mineo of Whitesboro; her grandchildren, Steven and MaryBeth Corapi of Cicero, James and Michelle Corapi of Liverpool, John Franco and Abby DeJesus of Herkimer, Jimm and Carrie Mineo of Whitesboro, Christopher Mineo of Yorkville, and Robert Mineo and Grace Ashline of New York Mills; and her great-grandchildren, Danielle, Jennifer, and Matthew Corapi; Joseph, and Timothy Corapi; Kristopher Jones, Jack Mineo and Isaiah Mineo. Survivors also include her sister-in-laws, Rachel F. Aiello; cousins, Alphonse and Kathleen DeSantis; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Salvatore J. “Sam” Aiello. The family extends sincere appreciation to The Masonic Care Community of NY, especially acknowledging the Amherst Neighborhood staff. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-6 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Congetta’s honor to St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Congetta’s funeral service will commence on Friday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Congetta M. "Connie" (Aiello) Mineo

August 24, 1916 - December 5, 2012