Mrs. Doris M. "Dorrie" (Bowie) Piccione

Mrs. Doris M. “Dorrie” (Bowie) Piccione, age 87, was reunited with her husband and son as she passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She previously had been cared for by her son, Michael, Kelly, and her daughter Sandy. Born in Newport, NY on July 5, 1929, Doris was the daughter of the late Emily (Guller) Bowie. She had a great love for Mom and admiration and gratitude for her Guller grandparents who were so kind to her during her childhood. On January 14, 1948 she married Charles R. “Charlie” Piccione and they loved each other unconditionally throughout their 68 years of marriage. When Charlie passed away on September 24, 2016, Dorrie knew it wouldn’t be very long till she was with him again. Their family now has a bit of peace in their hearts knowing their parents are reunited. As a young girl, Dorrie’s first experience in the working world was at the popular lunch counter at the F.W. Woolworth’s retail store in downtown Utica. She also helped other family members in caring for their homes. Dorrie was destined to be a mother and homemaker and she was proud of what she accomplished. She had a difficult early life, but when she and Charlie married and began their own family, her life took a turn for the better. She was a meticulous woman who maintained her home, had meals on the table, and made her family the most important consideration on her mind. She was always in her home and was a bit of an introvert. She felt blessed to be the mother of 6 children and had wonderful memories of their home on Square Street where she raised her kids. The Christmas season was special to Dorrie and she was fascinated by her Christmas tree and all of its decorations; you could see her sitting in her blue chair in amazement of its uniqueness. Until a couple of years ago, Dorrie would read the Observer-Dispatch from front to back. She often wrote down her daily thoughts in her good penmanship. She enjoyed a leisurely ride in the countryside, taking note of new locations in the area. One of her favorite treats was vanilla ice cream. Dorrie was a convert to Catholicism, and saying her prayers brought her solace and uplifted her spirit. Doris is survived by her children and their loves, Joseph R. Piccione, Sandra (Piccione) DiCamillo, Charles H. “Chuck” Piccione, Patrick and Ann Piccione, and Michael Piccione and Kelly Stucky. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, John A. Piccione, who passed away on December 29, 2010. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, Karen, and Richard; Ryan and Q, D’Anna DiCamillo, and Nickole “Coco” Piccione also known to her grandma as “Cokie”; Justin, Anthony, Judy, twins Matthew, and Jason; Danielle; Frankie, and Michael; Andrea, and MaryRose; and several great-grandchildren including Ebonniey, Jay’Dah, Ar’Mannie, and Nyzelle; Mark; Jalyssa, Joseph, and Julian. She will also be missed by her sister and brother-in-law, June and Dick Hardy; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Alice Bowie, Rocco A. Piccione, and Florence “Fluffy” Hamo. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Roy Stone; her brother, Alfred “Buster” Bowie; and her in-laws, Louis and Beatrice Piccione, Carmela and Paul Sardina, Mary and Dan Olivadoti, Theresa and Robert Marrone, Antoinette and Frank Yacco, Kathryn and Lawrence Hammill, Josephine Kennedy, Delores Piccione, and Raymond Hamo. The family is grateful to Dr. Celesta Hunsiker for overseeing Doris’ wellbeing and medical care, Dr. Rashid Birshab who was so kind and compassionate in his delivery of information, and the caring staff of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 5th from 4-6 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Doris’ funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Sister Betty Giarrusso, CSJ officiating the ceremony. Inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family alongside her husband.

Mrs. Doris M. "Dorrie" (Bowie) Piccione

July 5, 1929 - November 1, 2016