Fannie (Carlone) Zongrone

Fannie (Carlone) Zongrone, age 95, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008 with her loving family by her side at the Seigenthaler Center. Born in Utica on May 9, 1912, Fannie was the daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Palumbo) Carlone. She was raised and educated locally. At one time she was married to John Zongrone. During her working years, Fannie was employed by various area mills and Univac Corporation where she was an assembler for 20 years, retiring in 1979. But the priority in Fannie’s life was her family and her home. She felt that her greatest accomplishment in life was raising her family and imparting to them an enduring mutual respect for one another. Her children will hold dear her legacy as a sacrificing mother. Among her other virtues she was a very spiritual woman who prayed daily. She was meticulous in her housekeeping and her appearance, and found pleasure in shopping for apparel. Fannie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Johanna “Jo” Zongrone with whom she resided, Barbara and Frank Conte of New Hartford, and Eugenia “Jean” and Victor Circhirilo of CA; and her son and daughter-in-law, David L., Sr. and Maria Zongrone of Utica. Always close to her heart was the memory of her eldest daughter, Rosemary Rzepka, and her grandson Marc Circhirilo, who preceded her in death and with whom she is now reunited. She also leaves her grandchildren, Donna Marie and Bruce Kistner, John and Paula Rzepka; Jeffrey and Emmy Conte, Christopher Conte; Lisa and David Christian; and David A. Zongrone, Jr.; her 11 great-grandchildren; her 4 great-great-grandchildren; and her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jessie and Philip Christiano, Lena and Sam Sisca, and an infant sister; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Mary Carlone, Tony and Mary Carlone, Joseph and Jean Carlone, and Barney and Louise Carlone. The family wishes to thank the staff of the 3rd floor and the Special Care Unit of St. Elizabeth Medical Center for their kind and loving ways which were very much appreciated. Gratitude is also extended to the Siegenthaler Center for the outstanding concern and compassion shown to Fannie and her family. In keeping with Fannie’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Fannie’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 7:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes with her grandson serving his Nonnie's funeral. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Fannie’s honor to the Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Siegenthaler Center; envelopes will be available at the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave.

Fannie (Carlone) Zongrone

May 9, 1912 - January 12, 2008