Louis R. Baldanza

Mr. Louis R. Baldanza, age 65, of Rome, NY passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Born in Oneida on December 19, 1941, Louis was the son of the late Benjamin and Sabina (Stanton) Baldanza. Raised and educated in Oneida and Utica, he attended St. Francis De Sales High School. On October 19, 1979 he married the former Sandra Mundy with whom he shared a blessed union of 27 years. Louis was employed as a mental health therapy aide at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center for 38 years until his retirement in 1995. A sincere, caring man, his primary concern was his family. Humanitarian and charitable by nature, he was always the first to lend a hand or a sympathetic ear when needed. Louis was a man who embraced old-fashioned traditional morals; he was a heartwarming individual. He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Louis is survived by his wife Sandra; his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Lisa Baldanza of Deerfield, Louis, Jr. and Wendy Baldanza of Holland Patent, and Christopher Baldanza of Floyd; and his daughters, Rosalie Richard of Florida, and Kimberly Guarascio of Utica. Also surviving are his step-daughters Kim and Eric Jones of New Hartford, and Kelly and Michael Arnold of Fort Campbell, KY; many grandchildren; his sister, Benet Martin of Auburn, NY; the mother of his children, Regina McKinney-Timpson of Utica; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He also leaves many dear and cherished friends, especially acknowledging Dr. Antonio Morales, and Samuel Alteri. He held close to his heart the memory of his grandson, Alexander Elijah Baldanza who preceded him in death. The family expresses appreciation to Dr. Fayez F. Chahfe for all his care and attention, and Sergeant Darrell Curtis from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office for his timely response and support. Visitation will be held Monday (today) from 4:00-7:00 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 Mr. Baldanza’s honor to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Louis’ funeral service will commence on Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Louis R. Baldanza

December 19, 1941 - July 27, 2007