Mr. John J. Altieri, Jr.

Mr. John J. Altieri Jr., age 83, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of his wife. John was born on August 7, 1926 in Utica, NY, the son of the late John J. Sr. and Angeline (Fanelli) Altieri. He was educated in Utica Schools, graduating Thomas R. Proctor High School in 1944. He entered the United States Naval Service in November of 1944 and served as Radarman Third Class, stationed in Seattle, WA and Trinidad. During his years of service, John was awarded the American Theater Medal and Victory Medal. He was awarded an Honorable Discharge in 1946. On September 11, 1954, John married Pirina “Perry” De Condo; the couple were married for 55 years. John was employed at R.A.D.C. at Griffiss Air Force Base as Supervisor in Data Management until his retirement in 1981. John had a strong spirit and passion for creating various food dishes including his quest for the perfect pustie. John’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to create and operate several businesses, including co-owning Roman Platter Pizzeria in North Utica, owning and operating several traveling pizza trucks, food stands at State and County Fairs and most recently in 2004, being the owner, operator and chief cook at Cool Beans Café on Commercial Drive. Family was the eternal flame in John’s life. He took great joy in hosting family barbecues every Sunday in the summer. He also loved taking trips with family to the Saratoga Race Track. Every year John’s birthday was the cause of great celebrations at his home. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. John is survived by his wife, Perry; his son, Dr. John J. Altieri, Sarasota, FL; 2 daughters and their husbands; Cathy and Joseph Ducato, and Patricia and Michael Dispirito; and his grandson and best friend, David Dispirito. John is survived by a sister, Josephine Dacquino; and his in-laws; Gene and Virginia De Condo and Victor De Condo. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Diana Dacquino, who was his great poker buddy, Robert De Condo, Joseph and Francine De Condo, Rosemary and Howard Demick, David and Lynn De Condo, Geno De Condo, Jeannine and Craig Reynolds, Donald and Joanna De Condo, Cindy and Jim Fernsler and Michael and Sharon Calamusa; many great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. John enjoyed the company of many close friends, especially Joe Grimaldi, Janice and Tony Monescalchi and Gigi Ruddy, John’s adopted niece and 2nd great poker buddy. He was predeceased by his nephew, Joseph Dacquino; in-laws, Thomas Dacquino, Anthony and Theresa De Condo, Anne Belmont, Joseph and Louise De Condo, Victor and Catherine Calamusa, and Pia De Condo. The family would like to thank all the health care professionals who provided John with compassion and care during his illness. They would also like to extend a special thank you to all the Centro Bus staff who were his “wheels” for the past 3 years. The family is also grateful to the staff at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center for their genuine kindness. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. John’s funeral service will commence on Saturday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. John J. Altieri, Jr.

August 7, 1926 - June 30, 2010