Mr. David Conti

Mr. David Conti, of Acacia Village, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013, supported by the love and devotion of his family. He was 91 years of age and enjoyed his life with much zest and good will. Born in Utica on July 24, 1922, David was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Ferrara) Conti. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School and furthered his studies at Utica College of Syracuse University. A United States Army/Air Force Veteran, he honorably served his country until his discharge in 1946. On April 23, 1947, he married the former Valentine “Val” (Carcone) with whom he shared his life for 62 years; they were a truly compatible couple and honored each other with deep love and commitment to the very end. His beloved Val passed away on September 7, 2009. David worked in budgeting and bookkeeping at the Griffiss Air Force Base/Rome Air Development Center where he retired as head of his department. He continued to utilize his talents during retirement by consulting for the Utica City School District and by becoming a member of the City of Utica Zoning Board. David was a gentleman and always showed kindness and optimism. He was very sociable, sharp-witted, and loved being in the company of family and friends—and especially his beloved Val. His legacy includes loyalty, commitment to family, and to being a good provider. He was very proud of his son and his family, and their accomplishments, was a devoted grandfather, and loved spending time in the company of his grandchildren. He was blessed with numerous home improvement skills including carpentry, and he found great satisfaction in using his knowledge and ability in his own home and by helping relatives and friends in theirs. He was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge, and at one time, participated in target-pistol competitions. David is survived by his son, David J. Conti and his wife Jean Lyons of Montclair, NJ; and his grandchildren, Julia Marie Conti, and Jeffrey David Conti. He also leaves generations of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sister-in-law Lucretia Carcone, and his friend and caregiver Fran Redmond, who became a bright light and lifeline for David in recent years. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Madeline and James Graziano, and Louise and John Petronio; and his in-laws, Anthony and Ann Carcone, Benedict Carcone, Mario and Carmella Carcone, and Rose and William Monopoli, Sr. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 10:00-11:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. David’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 11:30 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation and will be officiated by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. Committal services will take place graveside in Calvary Cemetery.

Mr. David Conti

July 24, 1922 - September 30, 2013