Grace (Morreale) Aiello

Mrs. Grace (Morreale) Aiello, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the Charles T. Sitrin Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on January 24, 1918, Grace was the daughter of the late Onofrio and Rose (Bartalone) Morreale. She was raised and educated in Utica and attended T. R. Proctor High School. On August 7, 1943 she married Salvatore “Savy” Aiello with whom she shared 56 years in a very solid relationship until his passing on August 18, 1999. They were true companions of the heart and in all their activities. The primary element of Grace’s life was her home. Tending to the needs of her children and the blessing of the next generation of grandchildren was so meaningful and fulfilling to her. She so often referred to this time as being the ‘best time of her life’. A care giving person by nature, she served the needs of her parents, sister, and those who were in need. In her earlier years she enjoyed sewing. She was very devout to her novenas, prayers, and her rosary. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Grace is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Alan Heinlein of Whitesboro; her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph S. Sr. and Kathleen Aiello of Utica; her cherished grandchildren, Alan, Jr. and Maria Heinlein, Carolyn and Jared Alesia, Cassandra Aiello and fiancé Mathu Ring, and Joseph S. Aiello, Jr.; and her two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Neil. Also surviving are her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and her in-laws, Antoinette Morreale, Virginia Aiello, Joanne and Raymond Roback, Carmella Granieri, Louise Aiello, and Susie Senizk. She was predeceased by her sisters and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Jerry Mandia, and Mamie Gagliano; her brothers and sister-in-law, Frank and Mae Morreale, and Daniel Morreale; and her in-laws, Anne and Joseph Rizzo, Joseph Aiello, Jr., Dominick “Doc” Aiello, and Frank N. Aiello. The family wishes to thank the staff of the 53 Bed Unit at the Charles T. Sitrin Healthcare Center who cared for Grace with much compassion and love, especially to Theresa King. Gratitude is also extended to Dr. Fred Talarico for his many years of professional care and advice; and to the dedicated and outstanding staff of Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. and to their pastoral care team. In keeping with Grace’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Grace's Mass of Christian Burial which will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Mrs. Aiello’s honor to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave.

Grace (Morreale) Aiello

January 24, 1918 - April 18, 2007