Mrs. Jo-Ann (Panetta) Talerico

ORISKANY/ROME, NY - Mrs. Jo-Ann (Panetta) Talerico, age 62, passed away at the hour of mercy on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital after her brave battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. Born on June 28, 1955, Jo-Ann was the daughter of Marie (Fiore) Panetta and the late Joseph R. Panetta. She was a graduate of Oriskany Central High School and she continued her education at M.V.C.C. On April 6, 1991 she married Robert “Robbie” M. Talerico with whom she shared 26 years. The majority of Jo-Ann’s working career was in Customer Service, an area of employment for which she was perfectly suited because of her caring nature. She held positions at Marine Midland Bank, Bank of America, and Met Life. Jo-Ann’s ultimate passion was her family and they were the light of her life. She loved all her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews as her own. She enjoyed shopping for thoughtful gifts for her loved ones, and enjoyed collecting Cherished Teddies. She was known for her famous chocolate chip cookies which she enjoyed baking during the holidays, her favorite time of year. Jo-Ann was fun-loving, humorous, upbeat, optimistic, and charitable. She was selfless and generous, and she thought of others first, even in her time of illness. She was devoted to her faith and was sincere and thoughtful. She was a beautiful and loving person. Although her body became very weak, she remained strong and courageous. She was most concerned for her loving family, and they were on her mind and in her heart till her last moment. Jo-Ann is survived by her husband, Robbie; and her mother, Marie Panetta, both of Rome; her son, Travis R. Talerico currently of Syracuse; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Michael Hinman of Sauquoit, and MaryAnn and Anthony Brillante of Rome. Always close to her heart was the memory of her brother, Joseph Rocco “Joe” Panetta who passed away on January 7, 2017. She also will be remembered by her brother’s husband, Ron Gwiazda of Manhattan; her nieces and nephews, Carissa Hinman, Cara and Rusty Rainer, Christopher and Jenn Brillante, Michael and Jennifer Hinman, Amanda and Jose Balseca; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. Additionally, her uncles and aunts, Robert and Sina Panetta, Martin and Martha Panetta, Flora and Joseph Scialdo, and Helen Talerico; cousins, especially her cherished cousin, Terri Sojda; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Marie Talerico. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Olga Talerico. In keeping with Jo-Ann’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jo-Ann’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday morning at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. John Buehler. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. In honor of the outstanding care Jo-Ann and her family received, in lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the American Cancer Society Golisano Hope Lodge, 1120 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14620; envelopes will be available at the service. Inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Jo-Ann (Panetta) Talerico

June 28, 1955 - July 27, 2017