John Anthony Caraco

Mr. John A. Caraco, age 82, of Utica, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009 in the comfort and privacy of his home with his family by his side. Born in Johnstown, NY on June 13, 1927, John was the son of the late Joseph and Rosalie (Greco) Caraco. Raised and educated in Johnstown, he was a 1945 graduate of Johnstown High School and was later involved in many class reunions. A member of the Greatest Generation and a veteran of World War II, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947. Following his service years, he attended M.V.C.C. where he was a member of its first graduating class and Utica College, taking courses in mechanical technology. On September 25, 1948 he married the former Helen Palmeteer with whom he shared 38 years prior to her passing on March 27, 1987. As a couple, they were dedicated to family life and concerns. For 34 years, John was employed with the Bendix Corporation as a manufacturing engineer until his retirement in 1987. After leaving the work force, he became an ardent cross-stitcher and for many years donated his handcrafted items to Blessed Sacrament fund raisers and created mementos for his former school classmates. At one time he was a parishioner of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. John is survived by his daughter, Barb Caraco of Utica; his sons and daughter-in-law, John A. "Jack" Caraco of Utica, Jeffrey M. Caraco of Rensselaer, NY, and James and Elizabeth Caraco of Utica; and his grandchildren, Christina Caraco, and Jillian Caraco. Survivors also include his sister, Frances Lauria of Gloversville; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, sisters-in-law, Lena, Laurie and Mary Caraco, and Libby Benton; and his friends, Art, Debbie and Bernadette Wormuth, and John and Mary Falk. He was predeceased by his six brothers, Currado, Salvatore, Joseph, Henry, Amelius and George Caraco; and his four sisters, Millie, Josephine, Pauline and Yolanda. Visitation will be held Monday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in John’s honor to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. in recognition of the kindness of the staff; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. John’s funeral service will commence on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 from the funeral home and at 2:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Military Honors. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

John Anthony Caraco

June 13, 1927 - September 18, 2009