Elena "Lena" (Pezzorello) Carcone

Mrs. Elena “Lena” (Pezzorello) Carcone, age 96, of Utica, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on May 12, 1911, Elena was the daughter of the late Francesco and Marie Domenica “Anna” (Fiore) Pezzorello. She was raised and educated locally. At one time Lena was married to Anthony Carcone who passed away in January of 1979. A talented seamstress with a strong work ethic, Lena was employed by various local companies including the Augusta Knitting Mills, the Collegian Hat Company, and lastly, the Lisaire Clothing Company. She was a meticulous woman in all her endeavors and her family was the priority of her life. Trustworthy and giving, she was perpetually willing to help in times of need. She often shared her sewing and crocheting treasures with her family. Lena was proud of living 96 good years, and always felt that “as long as her loved ones were happy, she was happy”. Blessed with a sacrificing nature, Lena was a devout Catholic, and was inspired by the Lord and her devotion to praying the rosary. She will always be remembered for keeping her loved ones and those in need in her prayers. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Lena is survived by her daughter, Rose DeSantis, with whom she shared a home; and her grandchildren, Robert DeSantis, Mary Elena and Philip Sinnott, and Richard DeSantis. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren who she affectionately referred to as “her babies”, Alexis Sinnott, Loretta and Justin Murray, Philip Sinnott II and his friend Mary Ann Talento, and Erica Sinnott. Survivors also include her sisters, Angela F. Pezzorello, and Anna Marie Fiorile; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and her sister-in-law, Angeline Pezzorello of AZ. She was predeceased by her sisters, Rose M. Pezzorello, and Theresa Shiro; her brothers, Vincent, Gerard, Frank, and Anthony Pezzorello; and her brothers-in-law, Pat Fiorile, and Angelo Shiro. The family wishes to thank Dr. Joseph I. Raj and his staff for their kindness and compassion which has been inspiring and comforting; the Allen Calder Wing Unit 2 West and the Intensive Care Unit nurses and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center who were exceptional in their care of Lena; and Sister Genevieve for her pastoral care. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Lena’s memory to the Family Advocacy Center in honor of the service they have rendered to her great granddaughter, Alexis; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Lena’s funeral service will commence on Friday at 12:00 noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Holy Trinity Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Elena "Lena" (Pezzorello) Carcone

May 12, 1911 - February 4, 2008