Frances M. Eanniello

Frances M. Eanniello, age 84, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her family by her side. Born in Utica on December 25, 1921, Frances was the daughter of the late Damiano “Danny” and Maria Vincenza (Barisi) Eanniello. Raised and educated locally, she attended T.R. Proctor High School. Frances’ working life began at the Oneita Knitting Mill; subsequently, she was employed at Lewis & Weller, Inc., and later at General Electric on French Rd., retiring after many years of service. A nurturer by nature, Frances tended to her parents, siblings, and family with great devotion and sacrifice. The joys of the ‘Mary Street homestead’ were made more hospitable and memorable by Fran’s warm and loving personality. Her sense of humor was hallmarked in her witty ‘one-line remarks’. Her nieces and nephews knew her as a second mother and have honored her for all the love and generosity she shared with them. An entertaining, gracious woman and a cultivated cook, she looked forward to family and friends congregating for the holidays. She embraced tradition as important and fundamental to family life. Always respectful of her neighbors, she enjoyed visiting and playing card games with her friends. Whenever an opportunity arose to partake in a venture, Fran was willing to participate. She loved to travel and harbored special memories of her journey to Italy and trip to Las Vegas, highlighted by entertaining shows and games of chance. Fran was an avid fan of the game of baseball. She was involved in organized community events, and valued her membership in the Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of St. John #321; the East Side Senior Center; and the New Hartford Senior Center. She was a faithful communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church, and for many years was a member of the choir. Also a committed member of The Sts. Cosmo and Damiano Society, she volunteered her time at all the parish festivals. Frances is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Polly and Cosmo Verrico of Cortland; her brothers and sister-in-law, Louis and Angela Eanniello of Utica, and Joseph T. Eanniello, a resident of the Presbyterian Home. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Lorraine Agostino, Lynn V. Foster and his wife Karen Pellizzarri, Daniel and Gail Eanniello, and Roseann Eanniello; and her great-nieces and great-nephews including, Scott Agostino and his girlfriend Gina Montana; and Nicole Foster. Frances was blessed with many wonderful friends throughout the years, especially Millie and Tessie. She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jennie Eanniello, and Lena and Leo Foster; two nephews, Anthony “Toto” Eanniello, and Louis Eanniello, Jr. The family offers sincere thanks to Dr. Toby Taylor and the staff of the Aspen wing of the Prebyterian Home for the outstanding kindness and concern they shared with Frances and her family, as well as the caregivers at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center who were attentive and supportive. Visitation will be held today (Tuesday) from 5:30-7:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John #321 will offer a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Frances’ honor to St. Anthony of Padua Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Ms. Eanniello’s funeral will commence on Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Frances M. Eanniello

December 25, 1921 - October 21, 2006