Mr. Louis R. Randazzo

Mr. Louis R. Randazzo, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on May 1, 1919, Louis was the son of the late Anthony and Theresa (Tranchina) Randazzo. He was raised and educated locally. A proud veteran of World War II, he honorably served his country from 1942-1945 as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. On June 11, 1942, in St. Josephs Church in Oswego, NY, he was married to Mary M. Sperino who passed away on January 15, 1971. Louis was later wed to the former Connie G. Convertino who passed away on February 25, 1998. He currently was blessed with the companionship of Marianne Saunders. Louis’ career spanned 25 years at the Griffiss Air Force Base where he served with the Special Police attached to the 416th Police Security Squadron, retiring in 1980. At home, Louis was the “Patriarch” of the family and was beloved by his children and grandchildren. His devotion to them was boundless. Among his many expressions of love for them, his family will warmly remember his cooking, especially his cherry cake and his homemade chicken soup. He was a NY Yankees fan, and he enjoyed trips to the casino to play the nickel slot machines and Bingo.Louis in his spare time enjoyed a good game of scrabble and doing puzzles . He was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Louis is survived by his daughter, Theresa Colenzo of Utica; grandchildren Alicia Pfluke and Bill Rosecrants, Mary and John Guarascio, and Pamela and Bruce Ward; and his great-grandchildren, Ryan, Vanessa, Dominic, Adriana, Vincent, and Samantha. In addition, he leaves his companion, Marianne Saunders and her family; his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Bessie Randazzo, of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and special friends, Mikey Saunders, who was like a son and Dawnie Ballard . He is also survived by his two step-children, Richard Reile and Joette Mancuso and their children. He was predeceased by his sister, Angelina Dellaguardia; and his brother, Andrew Randazzo. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Louis’ funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. Interment with Military Honors will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery .

Mr. Louis R. Randazzo

May 1, 1919 - October 2, 2011