Dominick Carzo

Mr. Dominick Carzo, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica, Dominick was the son of the late Rocco and Carmella (Tripepi) Carzo. He was raised here and attended local schools. As a veteran of World War II, he participated in the invasion of France where he was seriously wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. For most of his working life, Dominick was employed by the N.D. Peters Co. from which he retired. Although the job required strenuous physical labor, he had the natural attributes to meet the demands of his position. Dominick enjoyed hunting and fishing and would at times reflect upon the hunting trips he took with his late uncle Frank Carzo and brothers Joseph and Frank Carzo. He stated that those times were some of the best times of his life. He was an avid skeet shooter and was a member of the Clinton and Ilion Fish and Game clubs. He shot skeet until his advancing years made him physically unable to participate in his favorite sport. Many may remember him by his nickname of “Shorty”. In his retirement, he enjoyed having lunch daily at Belvedere Restaurant with his friends and his nephew, Joey LaPaglia, and having his Cappuccino and cookies at Caruso’s Café where he became a popular patron. Another favorite meeting place was the coffee area at the former Topps Super Market where he would meet with a special group of friends to discuss the news of the day. He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Dominick is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Frances and Michael Gdowski of Irvine, CA, and Congetta Calo of Liverpool; his brother and sister-in-law, Rocco J., who cared for him during his illness, and Sandra Carzo of N. Utica; his nieces and nephews, Carmelita and Daniel Vanno, Richard Carzo, Diana Gdowski, Sandra and Buzz Schultz, his special nephew Joseph and his wife Frances LaPaglia, Carol and Philip Scampone, Jimmy and Katie LaPaglia, Debbie, Alexander, and Kim Marie Doyle; his great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister and brothers-in-law, Catherine and Joseph LaPaglia, and Alexander Calo; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Helen Carzo, and Frank and Helen Carzo; and his nephew, Rocco Carzo. The family offers thanks to the nurses and aides of St. Elizabeth’s Home Care for the outstanding and comforting care they shared with Dom. Also, a special thank-you to Marie Elliott for her personal commitment. In keeping with Dominick’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Entombment will take place at Calvary Mausoleum with Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.