Elvira "Vera" (Gallo) Mondi

Mrs. Elvira “Vera” (Gallo) Mondi, age 88, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Masonic Care Community of NY following a brief illness. She was surrounded with the love of her family. Born in Utica on August 11, 1918, Elvira was the daughter of the late Redesino and Carmina (DiGiorgio) Gallo. She was raised and educated locally. As a young woman, she attended the Wilfred House of Beauty in New York City, attaining a cosmetology license of which she was so proud. This yielded her gainful employment in her field which allowed her to help support her family during her teenage years. On July 8, 1939 she married Peter J. Mondi with whom she shared 26 years until his passing on April 11, 1966. The couple shared a deep affection and love for each other. Elvira was blessed with a second union to Nicholas Talerico up until his passing. Vera’s foremost priority was that of a homemaker. As the matriarch of the family, she was very loving and supportive. Her life was dedicated to her loved ones, and she was always there for them with her love and care. In 1978 she took a position as a mail teller at the Oneida National Bank. In more recent years she enjoyed and was proud to offer her assistance to her son Bob in the operation of Mondi’s Meats where she was renowned for her famous “MAMA MONDI'S MEATBALLS”. Cooking and baking were her special talents, and during her leisure time she pursued knitting and sewing. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Vera is survived by her daughter and son in law, Cheryl and Raymond Smith of Clinton, with whom she resided. She cherished in her heart the memory of her beloved son, Frank J. “Butch” Mondi, who passed away on October 9, 1997; her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Janet Mondi of Whitesboro, Peter and Annette Mondi of Remsen, and Robert and Leslie Mondi of Deerfield. Also surviving are her grandchildren, William and Michelle Klenotiz, Kristen and Stacy Sheppard, Robert Klenotiz, Peter and Marita Mondi, Nadine and Stephen Wagner, Carla and Scott Kolwaite, Melissa and Sam Girmonde, Diana and Mark Spiridigloizzi, Richelle and Richard Caruso, Peter III and Rebecca Mondi, Carolyn and Tom DellaPenna; she cherished the memory of her grandson, Matthew Mondi, who passed away on May 6, 2000; Shannon and Rick Kabel, Kate and Kevin Corrigan, Sarah Mondi and Frank Guarascio, and Peter Mondi; and her 20 cherished great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves her sister Lucille Gallo of Utica; her nieces, nephews, especially acknowledging her niece Carmelene Gottuso and her nephew John Mondi, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and her special friend, Angela Hardy. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Gottuso, and her daughter-in-law, Joan Mondi. The family extends special thanks to the Troy Unit of the Masonic Care Community of NY for their love and care. Visitation will be held Wednesday (today) from 4:00 – 8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Vera’s funeral service will commence on Thursday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. John the Evangelist Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery.

Elvira "Vera" (Gallo) Mondi

August 11, 1918 - April 22, 2007