Mrs. Dolores (Fragetta) Manganelli

NEW HARTFORD – Mrs. Dolores (Fragetta) Manganelli passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after an accomplished and illustrious life. Born in Utica, Dolores was the daughter of the late Vincent D. and Rosina (Rosa) Fragetta. Educated in the Utica City School District, she was the Valedictorian of the T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1947. She pursued her collegiate studies at the State University of Oneonta where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. On February 7, 1953, Dolores married Joseph T. Manganelli, Esq. During their 51-year union, they enjoyed traveling throughout Europe, vacationing in the Caribbean Islands, and wintering in Florida. They were a couple who truly appreciated one another and admired each other’s virtues. Joseph passed away on August 5, 2004. Dolores was an outstanding educator during her 38 years of teaching. Her career included her positions in the Whitesboro Central School District, the City School District of Albany, and the Utica City School District, most memorably at John F. Hughes Elementary School. As a master teacher, she supervised and mentored numerous student teachers from both the State University of Oswego and Kirkland College. During her retirement years, she enjoyed watercolor painting and the many talented people she had the pleasure to meet during her creative pursuit. She was a member of the Kirkland Art Center, the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (now known as Munson), and New Hartford Senior Watercolor Classes. Professionally, Dolores was a proud member of the National Education Association (N.E.A.), and the Retired Teachers Associations of Oneida-Herkimer County and Utica. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Dolores is survived by her daughters, Claudia Manganelli, and Diana Manganelli Grimes and her husband Carl Grimes. A very special woman who was influential in Dolores’ life was her beloved aunt and godmother, the late Terese Rosa. Her extended family includes many nieces and nephews, including Deborah and Dr. Albert D’Accurzio, Thomas and Kathy Manganelli, Johann and Sam Russo, Dorene Vitullo and the late Ronald A. Vitullo (2014), and John and Holly Manganelli; great-nieces, great-nephews; cousins, especially the late Phyllis Finn (2020) who she considered a sister, and daughter Marsha Dammerman, as well as Anthony Taurisano, John Peter Talerico, and all members of the Taurisano and Fragetta families; her in-laws of the Manganelli family; and her many dear and long time friends. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Josephine (Graniero) Manganelli; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. John and Fern Manganelli; and cousins, Marie and Angelo Talerico, Lucille and Mike Taurisano, and Carol Virkler. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dolores’ dear friend and skilled medical advocate, Helen Barnett, who provided her with exceptional care throughout the last four years. They also extend a special, heartfelt thank you to her loving group of caregivers who aided her daily with kindness and grace. The family also wishes to thank the caring staff of Preswick Glen for all their assistance throughout her years in residence. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dolores’ Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 66 Oxford Rd., New Hartford. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org/donate or the Wounded Warrior Project online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the service. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.