Horace J. "Orazio" Mancuso

Mr. Horace J. “Orazio” Mancuso, age 83, of New Hartford, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009 in the comfort of his daughter’s home. Born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania on January 14, 1926, Horace was the son of the late Frank and Lucia (Occhipinti) Mancuso. He was raised and educated locally. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Orazio served his country in the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division as a member of the 5th Field Artillery Group. At one time, Orazio was married to the former Nancy A. Aceto. During his earlier years, Orazio was employed by the Scheidelman’s Corporation as the health & beauty aids Department Manager retiring in 1988. The rock of his family, he was a good listener who never passed judgment. Humorous and fun-loving by nature, he would be remembered by his family for his ‘Donald Duck’ impressions and his storytelling. His love for people brought him to be actively involved in many community organizations from Meals on Wheels, to the Yankee Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a devoted NY Yankees fan and he loved to fish the Black River and the West Canada Creek. He also enjoyed writing poems and composing his own music. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) Chapter #82, and a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Orazio is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Anne Maria and Alan Rizzo of Orlando, FL, and Lorey A. Zaman-Allard and her husband Andrew of New Hartford; his son and daughter-in-law, Peter A. and Christine Mancuso of Lakeland, FL; and his grandchildren, Khaleela Zaman, Siraj Zaman, Safia Zaman, and Peter A. Mancuso, Jr. Survivors also include his sisters, Kathleen Hajdasz, and Catherine “Dolly” Albison, both of Utica; his brothers and sister-in-law, Anthony Mancuso of Utica, and Frank and Doris Mancuso of CA; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and sister-in-law, Agnes Mancuso. He also leaves many dear and cherished friends, especially Betty and Joe Griffo. He was predeceased by his sisters and their spouses, Caroline L. “Connie” and John Cittadino, Mary and Raymond Cardillo, and Rosaria “Sara” and Genaro De Stefano; his brother, Joseph Mancuso; and his sister-in-law, Rose Mancuso. Lorey extends a heartfelt thank you to all of her friends who offered their love, comfort, and support to her father. Visitation will be held Wednesday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Orazio’s honor to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Orazio’s funeral service will commence on Thursday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Horace J. "Orazio" Mancuso

January 14, 1926 - May 1, 2009