Mr. Henry C. "Hank" Klenotiz

NEW HARTFORD – Mr. Henry C. “Hank” Klenotiz, age 78, self-proclaimed “suave, debonair, handsome dude,” went to heavenly rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Born in Utica on St. Patrick’s Day in 1946, Henry was the son of the late Albert “Bill” and Antoinette “Ann” (Mazzucco) Klenotiz. Raised in Utica, he was a proud graduate of Utica Free Academy/Class of 1964. Hank was extremely proud of his decades in law enforcement. Beginning in 1967, he served as an Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy and Investigator. He then became a State Investigator with the Insurance Fund and Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Additionally, his summers were spent with the New York State Park Police, prior to his retirement in 2001. Hank followed his son to Las Vegas, and for the next 18 years, he loved living the Viva Las Vegas life! He relocated back to the Utica area in 2018. Hank was the best friend you could ever have! He could be a PITA to those he loved but was an extremely devoted father and provider. He loved his casino time and free casino swag! A lifelong fisherman, Hank was also a muscle car enthusiast, especially those GTOs! He enjoyed listening to Neil Diamond, watching westerns, and everything about Christmas. We will miss the many childhood stories he would tell, particularly those of him growing up on Leeds Street in East Utica with his Italian grandparents. Hank is survived by his son, Robert Klenotiz, New Hartford. He cherished in his heart the memory of his son who preceded him, William Joseph Klenotiz. He is further survived by his ex-wife, Cheryl Mondi, who delivered countless homemade meals to him; canine granddaughter, Sophie, or as Hank called her, “the baby;” brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Patty Klenotiz, Sauquoit; special nephew, Bill Klenotiz, Jr.; and lifelong friends, Jerry Graham, Vito Sparace, and Dave Buono. Hank was additionally predeceased by his grandparents, Cesare “Charles” and Annunziata “Nancy” Mazzucco. As Hank was fond of saying, “Be careful, I don’t got bail money.” Rest in peace “Popster.” The family would like to extend a special thank you to the amazing caregivers at The Pines, Abraham House Rome, and Hospice, especially acknowledging Mary Holmes. You folks are all incredible and what you do is so needed in this world! Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 4:00-6:00, at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Henry’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence at 6:00 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. This tribute to Henry’s life has been lovingly written by his family.

Mr. Henry C. "Hank" Klenotiz

March 17, 1946 - January 12, 2025