Eva P. Carenza

Eva P. Carenza, age 80, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on November 10, 1929, Eva was the daughter of the late Vito and Maria Scala (Colucci) Carenza. Raised and educated locally, she attended the Utica School of Commerce where she earned a Secretarial degree. For 17 years, Eva worked as an assembler at the General Electric Company. She subsequently held a position for 14 years as a typist with the Oneida County Medicaid Department, until her retirement. Although Eva was a proud, independent woman, she was also gentle and quiet and lived a simple life. The love of family was the most important and rewarding facet of her life, especially spoiling her nieces and nephews. She was a sincere, generous soul, and everyone’s “favorite aunt”. She was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast, and a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Eva is survived by her nieces and nephews, especially Peter Fiorillo, Lorraine and Jerry Cardinale, and Janice Cardin; her great-niece and great-nephews, Renee Cardinale, Michael Cardinale, Richard Cardinale, and Phillip Cardin. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Carenza; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Madelyn Semeraro, Frances D. and Joseph O. Papa, and Grace A. and Peter J., Fiorillo, Sr. The family wishes to thank Eva’s physicians, Dr. Lance Brownstein, and Dr. Fred Talarico, for their superior care and compassion. Eva’s family will honor and celebrate her life in a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday morning at 9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in lieu of flowers may make a donation to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the service. Committal prayers and interment will follow graveside at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Eva P. Carenza

November 10, 1929 - November 9, 2010