Mr. John N. Denigro, Jr.

Mr. John N. DeNigro, Jr., age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on February 21, 1933, John was the son of the late John, Sr. and Cora (Bruni) DeNigro. He was raised and educated locally. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he honorably served his country from 1950-1953. John worked in his area of expertise as a Water Engineer at the Griffiss Air Force Base and later accepted a position with the Southwest Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command, retiring in 1991. John hailed from the old-fashioned, “old-school” era, characterized by a strong will and a stubborn mind --- in a word, a “capotosto”. Along with his headstrong personality he had a heartfelt passion for art and drawing. He also enjoyed fishing, and in his spare time, he pursued the hobby of metal detecting for collectible coins or historic artifacts. He was, of course, an avid Yankees fan. John was devoted to his Catholic faith and would often recite his Rosary before and after Mass. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. John is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann DeNigro of Utica; his sons and daughter-in-law, John DeNigro III of Utica and fiancée Rebekah White, and William “Bill” and Carla DeNigro; his grandchildren, Christopher, Billy, Marissa, Gracelyn, John, and Hannah; his sister, Carlotta Kelly of Utica; and his former spouse and lifelong friend, Josephine DeNigro. His extended family includes his nieces, Patty O’Sullivan, Lisa Champaney, Corinda DeNigro, Jennifer DeNigro and Suzanne DeNigro; his nephews, Rocco Verdura, Bert Sartin, Michael Sartin and Dominick DeNigro; and his sister-in-laws, Carmelita Verdura and Annie DeNigro. He was predeceased by his brother, Dominick DeNigro. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend John’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday morning at 11:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski with Military Honors conferred; the family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be considered to St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. John N. Denigro, Jr.

February 21, 1933 - November 6, 2014