Margaret (Carnivale) Prumo

Mrs. Margaret R. (Carnivale) Prumo, age 82, currently a resident of the St. Luke’s Home, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Her daughter’s loving care sustained her during her illness. Born in Utica on November 16, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Marrocehi) Carnivale. She was raised and educated locally. On August 18, 1951 she married Ralph L. “Red” Prumo who passed away on February 12, 1986. Margaret was committed to her husband and their 34 year marriage, especially during Red’s illness. Upon her husband’s passing, Margaret accepted a position at the Resource Center for Independent Living, where she served their clients until her retirement. An outgoing and sociable person, she had a vivacious smile and always opened her arms of love and guidance to those in need. A care giver by nature, she was a selfless woman and a servant to many. Her loving personality afforded her the affection of others and many knew her as a second mother. She was gentle, yet honest, and very wise, and her sense of humor was laced with a unique delivery. She was a great example of the ideal mother, and the bond she shared with her daughter was more than typical --- they were the best of friends, and great caregivers to each other. The love between this mother and daughter will be forever. With a great vitality and energy for living, Margaret was one of the founding members of the Red Hat Society while a resident of the St. Luke’s Home. She was also a member of the Eastside Senior Center and a longtime supporter of Bingo. She had a great affection for cats and had many feline pets. One of her favorite pastimes was cooking and sharing her generosity with family and friends. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Margaret is survived by her beloved daughter, Theresa Prumo and her fiancé Craig Jones of Vernon Center; her nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Geraldine and Richard Ziezio, and Theresa Mazzara, all of whom often visited Margaret especially at the home. Also surviving are her great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws; her friend, Joe Valente, her dear friends at the Mt. Carmel Apartments, and her wonderful extended family. She was predeceased by her sisters, Fannie Carroni, Edith Carucci, Jane Dolce, and Rose Cittadino; and her brothers, Louis Carnivale, Tony Carnivale, Angelo Carnivale, and Joseph L. “Peanuts” Carnivale. The family offers its sincere thanks to Dr. Ira Tisch, and Dr. Charles Eldredge; their professionalism and concern was outstanding and of the highest regard. Also, thanks to the staff of the Dialysis Unit at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center for their kindness and compassion; and the staff of the St. Luke’s Home, especially John and Grace, for the personable and dedicated home-like environment and quality of care they provided to Margaret. Visitation will be held on Wednesday morning from 9-10 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Margaret’s funeral service will commence at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/ Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Margaret (Carnivale) Prumo

November 16, 1924 - February 17, 2007