Joseph V. Lawrence

Mr. Joseph V. Lawrence, age 95, of Whitesboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. Born in Utica on January 23, 1913, Joseph was the son of the late Anthony and Victoria (Muilli) Lawrence. Raised and educated locally, he graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1932. On June 6, 1936 he was joined in marriage with the former Julia Stanwick with whom he shared a joyous union of 57 years prior to her passing on December 25, 1992. Together Joseph and his wife, Julia, owned and operated a Carvel Ice Cream Store in Rome, NY as well as Joseph Lawrence, Inc. which served as a distributor of Wise Food for a period of 33 years. Possessing a reputation as an honest and honorable businessman, Joseph was dedicated, conscientious, and successful in running his enterprises. Even after his wife’s passing, he continued to be active and involved in the management and operation of his businesses right up until the very day of his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in New York Mills. Joseph is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn L. and Peter A. Cardamone of Daphne, AL. He mourned the loss of his daughter, Elaine Winnicki, who passed away on October 2, 2005. In addition, he leaves his son-in-law, Joseph Winnicki of New Hartford; his grandchildren, Dr. Regan Lawrence Cardamone and her husband, Dr. Donald Williams, Joel Winnicki and his wife, Kelly, and Jennifer Schultz, Esq. and her husband, Eric Schultz, Esq.; his great-grandchildren, Griffin, Cameron, and Peter Williams; Julia Winnicki; and Justin and Lydia Schultz; and his nieces, MaryLou (Nick) Ricci, and Paula Blair. He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy D’Angelo. Visitation will be held on Saturday afternoon from 1:00-2:00 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 donations in Joseph’s honor to the Utica Rescue Mission; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Joseph’s Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00 at the funeral home immediately upon the conclusion of visitation. Entombment will take place in the Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Joseph V. Lawrence

January 23, 1913 - August 12, 2008