Mrs. Lucia "Lucy" (Iannone) Hyman

Mrs. Lucia “Lucy” (Iannone) Hyman, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Born in Utica on December 20, 1933, Lucia was the daughter of the late Antonio and Elvira (Piacenti) Iannone. She was raised and educated locally. At one time, she was married to the late Irvin Hyman, and to that relationship came the blessing of two loving children. During Lucy’s employment years, she held positions at the Tower City Dress Company, Mele Manufacturing, and lastly at the Con Med Corporation where she worked as an assembler. Though her hands were devoted to her work, her heart always belonged to her loved ones, and she had an abundance of wonderful memories of a good family life. Lucy loved the holidays, especially Christmas when she celebrated by cooking a bounty of traditional food and desserts. She had a way of pleasing everyone’s palate. Lucy was also a very kind, generous person and was often called a “living angel”. She was not only a good person, but also a great “Nonie”, affectionately giving her love and time to her granddaughters and their friends. As a single mom, Lucy raised her children with solid values; through her example, they learned to work hard, honor their responsibilities, and live a good life. During her spare time, she enjoyed watching game shows on television, especially Wheel of Fortune, and taking a seat on the family room floor to teach her granddaughters a few slick moves with the Nintendo controller. Lucy was guided by her Catholic faith. Lucy is survived by her son, Michael Hyman; and her son-in-law, John Hyde. When Lucy passed away on Friday, she was reunited with her daughter, Elvira A. Hyde, who passed away on March 23, 2010 at the age of 51. She also will be held in the hearts of her grandchildren who loved their Nonie as a second mom: Tammy A. and Joseph Tanoury Jr., Tanya M. Hyde, and Ashley M. Hyde; and her great-grandchildren, Gabriella Elvira, and Francesca Rose. Her extended family includes her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sister-in-law Linda Barbaritano; and friends of years past, Linda Gambino, Nikki, and Carmie. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Tomasino and Loretta Iannone, Edward P., Sr. and Anna Iannone, and Joseph Barbaritano; her niece, Antoinette Duff; and her nephew, Anthony A. Iannone, Sr. The family extends sincere thanks to Lucy’s caregiver, Tammy Reed, who was kind-hearted and compassionate; and her niece, Ann Marie Spina, who assisted in caring for her aunt with love. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit flowers. Lucy’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday 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 at Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Lucia "Lucy" (Iannone) Hyman

December 20, 1933 - May 20, 2016