Louis Anthony Mancuso

Mr. Louis Anthony Mancuso, age 78, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, January 24, 2013 with the love and support of his family. Born in Utica on August 21, 1934, Louis was the son of the late John and Jennie (Massi) Mancuso. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. He furthered his studies at the Albany College of Pharmacy where he earned his Degree as a Licensed Pharmacist. On September 7, 1964 he married the former Rosemarie Colonnelli with whom he shared a 48-year union of love and understanding. A successful retail pharmacist, he owned and operated Berke’s Drugs for many years in Rome, NY. More recently he was employed with Rite Aid Pharmacy, the position from which he retired in 2008. Lou enjoyed interacting with his customers and held an appreciation for the business aspects of his profession. He was knowledgeable, kind, and patient - attributes that allowed everyone who knew him to love and respect him. He was proud of his heritage and savored fine Italian cuisine, a good hot cup of coffee, and the music of Frank Sinatra. During his leisure time, he loved to play cards, visit the horse races, and challenge his grandson to video games. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. Lou is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Rose and Kevin McDermott of Buffalo, and Andrea and Joseph Mancuso-Cimino of Vienna, VA; and his grandchildren, Matthew Louis McDermott, Anthony Louis Cimino, and Carrie Rose Cimino. He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and John Behan of Utica; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws Janice A. and Frank C. Massy of Whitesboro, and his many special friends including Herby Zegibe, and Al Belmont. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to either the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation for Cancer Research or the Stevens-Swan Humane Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Louis’ funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday afternoon at 12:30 at St. John the Evangelist Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Zareski. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery.

Louis Anthony Mancuso

August 21, 1934 - January 24, 2013