Marie M. (Alexander) Soldato

UTICA – Marie M. (Alexander) Soldato, age 90, passed unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2022, while in the comfort and dignity of her own home. Born in Utica on July 25, 1931, to the late Vincent “Jimmy” P. and Antoinette (D’Allessandro) Alexander, Marie was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. She went on to pursue the nursing field, graduating from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing/Class of 1952. At one time, Marie was married to Frank D. Soldato, who passed away on November 16, 1998. Marie enjoyed an enduring career as a nurse for over 34 years. She spent those many years serving others at the Utica Psychiatric Center, from which she retired in 1986. After retiring as a nurse, Marie became involved in a family venture, Franco’s Pizza, where she was a dedicated and hard worker for over 20 years. A steadfast and strong-willed woman, Marie is remembered for always being on the go. Her capacity to achieve led to one of her proudest accomplishments: Marie’s two published cookbooks. They included a number of her favorite recipes as well as other Italian delicacies. Needless to say, Marie was an excellent cook. Her family recalls beautiful memories of her cooking for Holiday gatherings. Additionally, Marie loved her adventures when traveling to Italy and, indeed, loved traveling in general! She also enjoyed going on various cruises. Marie’s other accomplishments include that, at one time, she was the Director of the Schuyler Senior Center. Furthermore, she was a talented violinist with the Utica Junior Symphony as well as a Concert Mistress for the Utica Symphony. A woman who was a devout Catholic, Marie was very involved in activities at her church, especially with the Bereavement Committee and Feasts. She was a parishioner at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish—a church she truly loved! Marie is survived by her sons, Dominick “Dickie” and wife Cathy Soldato, and Vincent J. “Vinny” Soldato and fiancé, Cathy Marrotta. She held close to her heart the memory of her son, Frank D. “Frankie” Soldato, III, who passed on July 20, 2016; Marie also leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Patricia A. “Pat” Soldato and her life partner David Rosati. Marie will live on in the hearts of her grandchildren, Marie D. Soldato, who passed away on March 19, 2022; Frank D. Soldato IV; Joshua Soldato; Mickey Stone; Dominick Meyers; Jeremy Aceto; as well as her great-grandchildren, Emma Rose, Chloe Marie, Adrianna, and Autumn. Marie loved her sisters, the late Lucille Yaghy, who passed August 17, 2021, and the late Magdalena and George Fischer. She will be fondly remembered by her brother, Vincent A. and Donna Alexander. Marie leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, especially Loren Devlin; great-nieces; great-nephews; and cousins, especially Lucy Alpert. She shared a special closeness with her friends, Monica Gribnau, and Natalie Pietrocini. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Marie’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of the service.

Marie M. (Alexander) Soldato

July 25, 1931 - June 17, 2022