Doris I. (Hicks) Arcuri

UTICA – Mrs. Doris I. (Hicks) Arcuri, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, February 13, 2022, with her daughter by her side. Doris was born in Westmoreland on March 28, 1929, to the late Jess and Lena (Wampler) Hicks. It was there that she was raised and educated. At one time, Doris was married to Victor R. “Vito” Arcuri, who passed on October 25, 2005. To that union came the blessing of two children. They fondly remember Doris as a wonderful mother who was both selfless and caring. Doris gained employment as a Switchboard Operator at Robert’s Hardware Store in Downtown Utica. She remained there until she entered into marriage, at which point Doris shifted her focus and mainly prioritized her family. There was never a time when she was not there for her loved ones. Vivacious and full of life, Doris possessed numerous admirable traits. Her family particularly admired how bright and witty she was. Doris enjoyed the adventure of traveling, and delighted in the many excursions she made with her daughter. The duo especially appreciated their trips to Disney together. A sports enthusiast, Doris expressly enjoyed baseball and rooting for the NY Mets. Additionally, Doris loved knitting as an outlet for her creativity. Doris is survived by her daughter, Sandra Jo “Sandy” Arcuri; and her son and his wife, Dominick V. and Judy (Randazzo) Arcuri. She will live on in the hearts of her grandchildren, Deanna and Adam Powers, and Valerie Arcuri and her fiancée Zak Pruitt. Doris leaves behind several nieces and nephews, including: Richard Nelson, James Nelson, Robert Nelson, and Kathy Wood; and great-nieces and great-nephews: James, Jessica, and Michael Wood. Doris shared treasured friendships with Sharon Richer; Angelo Tomaselli; Gregory Hearty; and Bonnie Wnuk. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret “Peg” Nelson. The Arcuri Family would like to specially acknowledge and thank Krissy and Elvira, Doris’s caretakers; as well as Herkimer County Public Health, and Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022, from 4-6 at the Eannace Funeral Home, 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Doris’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, online at https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate; or to the American Cancer Society, online at https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign; envelopes will also be available at the service. Doris’s Celebration of Life and Funeral Service will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Doris I. (Hicks) Arcuri

March 28, 1929 - February 13, 2022