Mr. George P. LaNeve

Mr. George P. LaNeve, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Born in Utica on October 4, 1920, George was the son of the late Pietro and Maria (Muto) LaNeve. He was raised and educated locally. A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the United States Army, 101st Infantry Division from 1941-1943 stationed in the Pacific Theater of Operations. George worked at National Auto in both the shipping and receiving departments. He next worked at the General Electric Company, Bleecker St. location, the position from which he retired. George was a wonderful father and a kind-hearted man with a warm sense of humor. He enjoyed having conversation with others and could communicate especially well with children. He had a great sense of family and a profound love for them. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, and in his day, he was an avid bowler. He was a member of the American Legion Post 229. A man of deep faith, he served as an usher at St. Anthony of Padua Church where he was currently a parishioner. George is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Richard Monescalchi of Wellington, FL, and Theresa and Brian Schilling of Bluffton, SC; his grandchildren, Carrie Ann Monescalchi of FL, and Dawn Cruikshank, Melody and Kenny Whisman, and Michael Cruikshank, all of SC; and his great-grandchildren, David, Jena, and Owen. Survivors also include his sisters, Loretta Calenzo, and Rosemary Hanretty, both of Utica; his brother, Cosmo LaNeve of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, several cousins, and sister-in-law, Tina LaNeve of FL. He also leaves behind the many cherished friendships that he formed during his lifetime, and his most recent friendships at the Masonic Care Community of NY. He was predeceased by his brother, Dominick LaNeve; and his brothers-in-law, Frank Calenzo, and James Hanretty. The family expresses sincere thanks to the staff of the Masonic Care Community of NY for the high level of care given to George allowing him to maintain a rewarding quality of life. Visitation will be held Wednesday (today) from 6:00-8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. George’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered with Military Honors. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. George P. LaNeve

October 4, 1920 - September 30, 2010