Mrs. Letizia "Letty" (Labombarda) Flemma

UTICA - Mrs. Letizia “Letty” (Labombarda) Flemma, age 95, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019 with her children by her side. Born in Herkimer, Letty was the daughter of the late Dr. Nicola and Anna (DePalma) Labombarda. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1941. On July 4, 1949 she married Pasquale D. “Pat” Flemma with whom she shared 50 years prior to his passing in 1999. Devoted to each other, they were great partners in their marriage and in raising their family. Letty missed Pat every day since his passing. Now that she has crossed over, they are reunited forever. Letty was employed by the Utica Mutual Insurance Company prior to her marriage. When her children were school age, she returned to work assisting her husband in the operation of his retail business, Flemma Brothers Shoes. She was later employed in the business office of the Utica City School District, a position from which she retired. For a number of years, Letty was a loyal and dependable caregiver. She was meticulous in maintaining her house and making it a warm, welcoming home for her loved ones. Throughout her life she enjoyed reading, cooking, and hosting family occasions. She honored her Italian traditions and instilled the need for them to be carried on in future generations. Letty was a woman of grace and style. She was a member and former officer of the New Century Club, and upheld its mission of civic responsibility. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, where she practiced her Catholic faith, and volunteered her time to parish activities. Letty is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara Flemma Kadrlik and husband Gregory; Patricia Flemma Donato and husband Renato; and her son, George M. Flemma. She held close to her heart the memory of her daughter, Maryanne Flemma Wiatr, who passed away in 2006. She also leaves her grandchildren, Anne Marie Rockwell (Paul); Edmund J. Wiatr III (Halie); Latricia Andersen (Nicholas) and Kate Juliette Flemma, and her great-grandchildren, Gregory and Hannah Andersen; and Marlo Wiatr. She will also be remembered by her sister, Gilda Guida, sister-in-law, Jean Flemma, many family members and the wonderful friends who blessed her life and were held dear to her heart. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Theresa “Dolly” and Thomas Stasio; her brother, Michael N. Labombarda; in-laws: Augustus A. “Gus” Guida; Richard and Evelyn Flemma; and Honorable John E. Flemma; and many cousins, especially Mary Casale and Phyllis Flemma. Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in Letty’s memory may make a contribution to the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, ℅ Major Lee Ann Thompson, 10755 Burt St., Omaha, Nebraska 68114; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Letty’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Committal prayers will follow in Calvary Cemetery Chapel.

Mrs. Letizia "Letty" (Labombarda) Flemma

August 18, 1923 - February 9, 2019