Mrs. Grace M. (Carino) Parenti

Mrs. Grace M. (Carino) Parenti, age 94, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her son by her side. Born in Utica on April 17, 1921, Grace was the daughter of the late Angelo and Barbara (Sumerano) Carino. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On June 29, 1957 she married Eugene F. Parenti with whom she shared 51 years in a truly compatible union. Eugene loved and appreciated her until his passing on March 26, 2008. Grace was employed as an assembler with the General Electric Company at the Kent Street and French Road locations, retiring in 1986. Grace was a woman of character. She was an independent woman aware of the world around her and in tune with the times. She kept an impeccable home, and she was proud of that. Her yard was manicured to perfection and her religious statues were displayed with reverence and pride. She was a member of the former East Side Senior Center. For entertainment, she was fond of the Casino, games of chance, and dining out at their restaurants. She practiced her Catholic faith as a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish and a participant in church activities which she enjoyed immensely. Grace is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard A., Sr. and Barbara Jo (Capuana) Wehrle of Utica; her grandchildren, Richard A. Wehrle, Jr./Ret. UPD, currently of the New Hartford Police Dept., and his wife Gina Ferris-Wehrle, and Alfred E. Wehrle; her great-grandchildren, twins Angelina and Nicholas Wehrle, Lilyana Wehrle; and Andrew A. Wehrle; and her brother, Frank A. Carino, Sr. Her extended family includes her nieces, especially acknowledging Barbara Jo Carino; nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and brother-in-law, Don Marcouiller. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph, Sr. and Sylvia Carino; her sisters, Josephine Ferris, Eleanor Marcouiller, and her infant sister, Mary Carino; and her sister-in-law, Marilyn D. Carino. The family is grateful to the staff of the Visiting Nurse Association, especially Sharon and Alicia, for their kindness and compassion. Grace’s family will honor and commemorate her life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday morning at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Grace M. (Carino) Parenti

April 17, 1921 - April 6, 2016