Marie E. Bendino

Marie E. Bendino, age 85, of Verona Beach and formerly of Mary Street in Utica, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in the comfort of her sister Clara’s home with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on August 31, 1925, Marie was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Contento) Bendino. She was raised and educated locally, a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. During her working life, Marie was a dedicated employee of the Griffiss Air Force Base where she served in a secretarial capacity for 30 years. A woman of character, she was quiet and observant by nature, but she enjoyed life and always had fun. One of Marie’s most memorable traits was her devotion to her loved ones. A kind and giving person, she lovingly cared for her nieces and nephews. She was an avid reader, and her family and friends were recipients of her unique handmade crafts. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Marie is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Bendino and Alice Bendino with whom Marie resided in Verona Beach, Clara and Angelo Papa, and Eleanor and Robert “Bob” Leone all of Utica. She was predeceased by her brother and hall of fame bowler, Nicholas F. Bendino who passed away on January 19, 1979 and is survived by his wife Donna of Utica. In addition, she leaves her nieces and nephews and their families: Judge Louis and Lynn Papa, Angelo E. Papa, Robert C. Leone, Anna Marie and Peter Decker, Maria F. and Paul Devins, Donna Jean Hughes, and Jim DeLaura; and her dear friend, Laura Budlong, with whom she shared a friendship spanning over 60 years. A special thank you is extended to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. for their outstanding level of compassion and commitment given to Marie and her family. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00-7:00 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 Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Marie’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta and Rev. Joseph Salerno. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Marie E. Bendino

August 31, 1925 - May 11, 2011