Jennie R. (Marino) Risucci

Mrs. Jennie R. (Marino) Risucci, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 in the comfort and dignity of her home. Born in Utica on November 14, 1926, Jennie was the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Cittadino) Marino. She was raised and educated locally. On July 1, 1950 in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church she married Nicholas V. Risucci with whom she shared 62 years in a union blessed by God. As a young woman, Jennie was employed with the Oneita Knitting Mills and later with Brown Brothers in Whitesboro where she worked at tagging goods. As a wife and mother, her family came first and foremost in her life. Her nurturing and sensitive soul extended to all God’s creations and she held a special place in her heart for all types of animals, especially her dog, Corky. She enjoyed reading a diversity of fiction and non-fiction. Jennie was devoted to her Catholic faith and daily prayers. She was a member of the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart and a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Jennie is survived by her husband, Nicholas; her daughters and son-in-law, Lauren and John Jedlan of New Orleans, LA, and Linda Risucci of Utica; and her granddaughter, Juanita Fuentes of Syracuse. Also left to mourn her passing are her sisters and brother-in-law, Rose M. Moccaldi, Mary and John A. LaRocco, and Clare E. Mastrangelo, all of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws Andrew Risucci of NC, and Lucy Marino, Anthony L. Moccaldi, and James P. Monterose, all of Utica. She was predeceased by her brother, Anthony Marino; her sisters, Anna V. Moccaldi, and Catherine Monterose; her in-laws, Fradino “Dino” Mastrangelo, and Robert E. Moccaldi. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., for their constant concern. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jennie’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday morning at 11:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. Contributions may be considered to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in lieu of floral offerings. Committal Prayers and Interment took place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Jennie R. (Marino) Risucci

May 14, 1926 - February 11, 2013