Mrs. Marie A. (LoNero) Terchowitz

N. UTICA - Mrs. Marie A. (LoNero) Terchowitz, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at MVHS at St. Luke’s Healthcare with her devoted family by her side. Born in Utica on March 25, 1937, Marie was the daughter of the late Dominick “Richard” and Cicely (Baker Thomas) LoNero. She attended Utica Catholic Academy. On October 11, 1958 at St. Patrick’s Church she was united in marriage to Henry V. Terchowitz Sr., and during their 60 year marriage, they dedicated themselves to each other, their children, and extended family. Marie started her career prior to her marriage as an Attendant at the Utica State Hospital. In the earlier years of their marriage, Marie remained home to care for her children and their well-being. She continued her career caring for others at the Masonic Home as a Nurse’s Aide, a position she held for over 20 years. Marie was blessed with a gentle disposition and a strong will, and was selflessly devoted to everyone’s needs. These traits crossed over to the workplace, and along with her steadfast work ethic, empathy, and compassion, she was an outstanding caretaker in her profession. She embraced the opportunity to take care of the resident’s personal needs and opened up her heart for those in her care who did not have family to tend to them. She was thoughtful in presenting uniquely sought out gifts which always came from her heart. She always had a gift for seeing beauty in others and showing kindness, and she made all occasions special. Her stamina as a Mother was unwavering in supporting her children’s interests and accomplishments, and she impressed upon them the importance of doing well in school and getting a quality education. Precious memories were made over the years as she hosted holidays with great enthusiasm and time-honored traditions. Marie enjoyed gardening, antiquing, baking, and cooking authentic Italian and Polish food. She shared a rare and special bond with her sisters Blanche and Dorothy, a bond that embodied their love for each other and their families. They lost their mother as children, but were able to overcome difficult obstacles and grow to be strong, loving, determined women. They were all exemplary role models for their children and were often referred to as “The Golden Girls”. They loved being together and Thursday evenings were endless: they dined, laughed, talked about their families and planned their future home interior design projects. Marie’s personal relationship with the Lord was paramount in her life, and she instilled these values in her children with reverence and great regard. She was a warrior of Parkinson’s disease for 31 years and was cared for at home by her family and caregivers. She was unyielding in her fight to walk and remain as independent as possible. Marie’s loving nature, sense of humor and positive spirit brightened the days of everyone around her. Her devoted daughter Celia was her primary caregiver and advocate who showered her with love and special treats, while making sure all of her needs and desires were met, and her daughter Ann was a great support as well. Marie is survived by her husband, Henry; her children and their spouses, Henry V. Jr. and Robin Terchowitz, Ann and Michael Logoyda, Celia Terchowitz, and Steven and Angelica Terchowitz; grandchildren, Keira, and Hailey Terchowitz; Rachel Verbanac; Michael A. Logoyda, and John Z. and Sarah Logoyda; Ethan, Bennett, and Cruz Terchowitz. She also leaves her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, in-laws, Jack Morse, Antonio “Anthony” Leone Sr., Jane Bankert, and Paul and Jackie Terchowitz; and her lifelong friends, John and Barbara Zimdars, and Ginette Cambry. She was predeceased by her sisters and brother-in-law, Beverly Morse, Blanche and Dominick Neri, and Dorothy Leone; mother-in-law, Balbina Terchowitz; in-laws, Carolyn and Brownislaw Hajdasz, Joseph Bumpczyk, and Helen and John Goldych; nephews, Mike Neri, and Francis Morse; and her niece, Debra Leone who passed on April 29, 2019. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hamerton Jeanty/Hospitalist, and Dr. Scott Brehaut for their kindness and giving of their time and talent so graciously to Marie and her family. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness in Marie’s memory may make a contribution to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research online at https://www.michaeljfox.org. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Marie’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Committal prayers and Interment will take place graveside at Carr Cemetery in Marcy.

Mrs. Marie A. (LoNero) Terchowitz

March 25, 1937 - June 6, 2019