Mrs. Kathryn M. "Kathy" (Laria) Giovinazzo

Mrs. Kathryn M. “Kathy” (Laria) Giovinazzo, age 65, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving husband and sister-in-law by her side, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Utica on November 14, 1950, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Gigliotti) Laria. Raised and educated locally, she attended T.R. Proctor High School. On May 22, 1976, Kathy married Robert J. “Givo” Giovinazzo with whom she shared a blessed union of 39 years. At one time, Kathy held a position in the office of the YMCA. More recently, she was employed by United Cerebral Palsy as a purchasing assistant, the position from which she retired. Loved by many, Kathy was selfless and a woman of great commitment. Without hesitation, she sacrificed for the needs of her loved ones, tending to them with devotion and loving care. She willingly made herself available to attend to the needs of her mother, grandfather, and her in-laws, Paschal and Josephine Giovinazzo who were like second parents to her. Concern for her family was the cornerstone of Kathy’s life. Over the years, she took pleasure in trips to Atlantic City with her husband and his parents, and enjoyed time spent with Givo at classic car events. Kathy loved their summer home on the St. Lawrence River and the peace and renewal it brought every year. Kathy is survived by her husband, Robert “Givo”; her nieces, especially acknowledging Anne Marie and Ed Romano and their daughter, Francesca; nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Roseann (with whom she loved as a sister) and Frederick Luongo of Utica; and many special friends, especially acknowledging Patty Austin and the “Christmas Party Crew”. She was predeceased by her brother, Andrew J. Laria, who passed away on November 16, 2014; her grandfather, Joseph Gigliotti who helped raise her after the untimely passing of her father; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paschal and Josephine J. Giovinazzo; and her brother-in-law, Paschal “Butchie” Giovinazzo. The family wishes to acknowledge the love and caring ways of the nurses and care attendants of the 6th Floor at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. They were rays of sunshine during Kathy’s journey. Visitation will be held Monday afternoon from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in honor of Kathryn may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Kathryn’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will follow graveside in Calvary Cemetery. “Katie, I will never forget what you did for my parents and me, and I will forever love and miss you. Rest in peace, Giov.

Mrs. Kathryn M. "Kathy" (Laria) Giovinazzo

November 14, 1950 - January 28, 2016