Dmytro Fediw

Mr. Dmytro Fediw, age 85, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of his family. Born in the Ukraine on June 6, 1924, Dmytro was the son of the late Gregory and Olena Fediw. He was raised and educated in the Ukraine where he married the former Tatiana Baik in August of 1945. In 1949 Dmytro immigrated to the United States with his family and settled in Utica. He came to the United States to provide a better life for his family and to leave a legacy for those who would follow in his footsteps. He shared this dream with his wife of 47 years prior to her passing on December 19, 1992. For 35 years, Dmytro was employed by Utica Boiler in the core room, where he eventually attained the position of Foreman; he retired in June 1989. In his early years, he was active in the church choir and volunteered at Bingo. He was a communicant of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Dmytro is survived by his daughters, Olga Cornacchia of Utica, and Irene Fediw of Rome; his son, Gerald Fediw of Virginia; his grandchildren, Christine Cornacchia, Karen and Chad Angus, and Frank A. and Kerri Cornacchia; and his great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Abigail, and Morgan. Survivors also include his brother, Vladimir Fediw of the Ukraine; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his friends, Wasyl and Maria Wihak. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Nicholas J. Cornacchia; his infant grandson, Nicholas Cornacchia, Jr.; and several brothers who passed away in the Ukraine. The family extends sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the 6th floor at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center for the care and compassion shown to Dmytro and his family. In keeping with Dmytro’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dmytro’s funeral service which will commence on Thursday morning at 10:00 at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church where his Mass of Christian Christian Burial will be celebrated. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Dmytro’s honor to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in St. Vladimir Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Dmytro Fediw

June 6, 1924 - July 4, 2009