Dorothy Garth (Strite) Alberico

Mrs. Dorothy Garth (Strite) Alberico, age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at The Pines at Utica with the love and support of her family. Born in Schenectady, NY on August 11, 1927, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Russell B. and Victorine (Nicol) Strite. Raised and educated in Albany, she graduated from Milne High School and attended Vermont Junior College. Dorothy relocated to Utica in 1950 and attended Utica College where she met the love of her life, Salvatore John “Sal” Alberico. The two were married on July 24, 1954 and shared 57 wonderful years prior to Sal’s passing on January 27, 2012. While in Albany, Dorothy held a position at the Albany Medical Center and after her move to Utica she worked at the General Electric Company at the French Road and Broad Street locations for 10 years. An exemplary wife, mother, and grandmother, Dorothy was caring, kind, compassionate and had a zest for life, she touched many with her warm smile. In her spare time, Dorothy took great pride in tending to her garden and her animal companions. She carried out her civic calling in 1968 when she joined the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Oneida Chapter, often traveling to the National Conferences. In her efforts to preserve and promote patriotism and historical events, Dorothy served as DAR Regent from 1983-1986 and held the office of Historian. She was also State Chairman of the Press Book Committee of District V, and she served on the committees of Americanism and the United States Flag Code, regularly presenting American Flags to new citizens at naturalization ceremonies, schools, and veterans’ hospitals. A talented woman, Dorothy was knowledgeable and accomplished at painting landscapes and creating sculptures. She also took delight in the art of needle point. In looking back on Dorothy’s life, many of her most treasured memories were made while traveling with her beloved Sal. She was a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church where she sang as 2nd soprano in the choir. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Pat Alberico of Utica, Jeanne Alberico of Albany, and Vicki Alberico of Utica; her two grandchildren; two nieces; cousins John and Betty Horsham of MD; and her brother-in-law Richard Ansell. She was predeceased by her in-laws, Marie Ansell, and Benito Alberico. The family expressly appreciated the efforts of the special nurses and staff at The Pines at Utica; and the personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., for the personalized care rendered to Dorothy. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Daughters of the American Revolution will perform prayer services at 6:30 at the funeral home. Dorothy’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Committal prayers and Interment beside her beloved Sal will follow graveside at Calvary Cemetery.

Dorothy Garth (Strite) Alberico

August 11, 1927 - July 26, 2014