Mrs. Estelle (Scarano) Plescia

Mrs. Estelle (Scarano) Plescia, age 91, of Deerfield, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Born in Utica on February 1, 1925, Estelle was the daughter of the late Philip and Antoinette (Iuorno) Scarano. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1941. She continued her education at Elmira College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 1946. On September 23, 1950 she married Romeo J. Plescia who passed away on January 30, 1995. Estelle began her working career at the Oneida County Department of Welfare serving the Utica/Rome area. She subsequently accepted a teaching position in the Utica City School District at Christopher Columbus Elementary School where she taught 3rd grade for 19 years. Estelle provided her students with individualized instruction based on their particular needs. She was a very effective teacher in the classroom and an advocate and mentor to many children during her teaching career. Estelle was a refined, well-versed, independent woman. She was forthright in her opinions and had the power of speech to converse elegantly and expressively. She was an avid reader, bingo player, and traveler. Her memorable trips were to the Virgin Islands in 1960, and to England, Switzerland, and California in 1972. She also enjoyed fishing at the St. Lawrence, and dining out at the former Sons of Italy. She cultivated vegetable gardens and was an excellent cook and baker, but always favored baking. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish and participated in all the church festivities. Estelle is survived by her daughter, Marguerite F. Plescia of Utica; her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Janet Plescia of White Lake; and her grandchildren, Stewart Philip McFadden; Chelsea Noelle Plescia, and Jonathan Reid Plescia. Her extended family includes her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, including Grace, Mariangela, Roseanne, Dr. Frank, Rocco (with whom she shared the affection of a brother), Manuale, and Damiana; her brother-in-law, George Bottoni; and her friend, Marytheresa Balutis who she loved like a daughter and valued the time she spent with her. She was predeceased by her in-laws, Christine and Anthony Scalzo, and Eve Bottoni. The family extends thanks to Dr. Fred Talarico and N.P. Pat Rosati for their years of care and kindness; Dr. Dominick Aiello with whom she shared her admiration and a personal relationship; the personnel of the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department who were very professional; and her neighbor and extended family member, Michele Boulanger, who provided care and companionship to Estelle. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org/Donate; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Estelle’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Estelle (Scarano) Plescia

February 1, 1925 - March 14, 2016