Cosmo F. Curri

UTICA - Mr. Cosmo F. Curri, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Utica on September 16, 1927, Cosmo was the son of the late Cosmo “Charlie” and Angeline (Perrine) Curri. Raised and educated in Utica, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, and then attended Utica Tech/NY State Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences where he received an Associate degree in Business. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he honorably served his country on the USS Colorado during World War II. On September 24, 1949 he married the former Josephine “Babs” Graziano. They shared a loving and devoted union of 60 years until her passing on May 17, 2010. A talented salesman by profession, Cosmo held various sales positions with multiple companies ultimately retiring from the Reich Supply Company. He was also a gifted craftsman with a wide scope of artistic skills including woodworking, graphic arts, sculpting, modeling, and antique boat restoration. Cosmo especially loved the Thousand Islands area where he shared many sunsets and campfires with family and friends. His camp at the River is the gathering place for family and will be his living legacy. Cosmo is survived by his daughters, Elaine Lowell, and Andrea Smith; his sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Lorraine Curri, and Mark and Connie Curri; grandchildren, Chris and Katie Lowell, Lianne and Chris Jones; Cameron and Kate Smith; Loren and Mike Barletta, Cheryl and Andy Timko; Stephanie Curri and her husband Andre Jefferson, Danielle Curri and fiancé Eric Dishmon, and Charlotte Curri; and 10 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered by his sister-in-law, Patricia Curri; his devoted niece, Joanne Wargo; and many other nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, and friends, especially members of the Schreck family. He was preceded by his sons-in-law, Lee Lowell, and Jim Smith; brother, Nicholas J. Curri and wife Mary; and his brother, Albert A. Curri. The family is grateful to the staff of the Abraham House in Rome, and the personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. for their outstanding care and compassion during Cosmo’s final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Abraham House online at https://www.theabrahamhouse.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Visitation will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Cosmo’s Mass of Christian Burial will commence on Saturday morning, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St, with Military Honors conferred by the United States Navy. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@st.maryofmountcarmelblesse1703. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Cosmo F. Curri

September 16, 1927 - May 12, 2023