Eleanor R. (Caponera) Fellone-Buttenschon

Mrs. Eleanor R. (Caponera) Fellone-Buttenschon, age 83, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on February 17, 1926, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Hector and Bridget (Julian) Caponera. She was raised and educated locally. On December 3, 1949 she wed Frank J. Fellone with whom she shared 22 years in a loving union prior to his passing on May 27, 1972; her marriage to Frank was romantic and they shared a life that revolved around their family. Eleanor was blessed with a second union on January 19, 1980 when she married Louis Buttenschon who passed away on June 25, 1990. Eleanor worked for many years as a head cashier at the F.W. Woolworth’s store in the New Hartford Shopping Center. A strong willed woman, one of her priorities was caring for others and seeing to their needs. Known as ‘Mom Fellone’ to her friends and loved ones, she had a healthy attitude, always humorous, hip, and hoping the Yankees would win. She was heartened by her faith in the Blessed Mother and in the month of May she would set up an altar in her home to honor her. She also found strength and solace in supporting the Society of Our Lady of Victory and she contributed to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She was an active member of the Whitesboro American Legion Auxiliary. During her earlier years, Eleanor was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, and until her illness, she was a communicant of the Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church. Eleanor is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Frank Bowman of Liverpool; her sons and daughters-in-law, Frank, Jr. and Laura Fellone of Utica and Centereach, NY, and James and Jeanne Fellone of New York Mills; and her grandchildren, Frank, and Alex Bowman; Stacey, Frank III, and Nicole Fellone; Matthew, Daniel, and Kristin Finneran; and Jimmy, Nick, and Nina Fellone. Survivors also include her sisters and brother-in-law, Theresa and John Dziura, and Delores Usyk, all of Utica; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and her friend, Janice Jamrosz. She was predeceased by her brothers and sister-in-law, John and Catherine Caponera, and Raymond Caponera. The family is grateful to the nurses and staff of the Masonic Care Community of NY Albany Household, and the staff of the Westside Manor in Liverpool, for all the care and attention given to Eleanor. Visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Eleanor’s honor to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Eleanor’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Eleanor R. (Caponera) Fellone-Buttenschon

February 17, 1926 - November 12, 2009