Mr. Mario De Carlo

UTICA - Mr. Mario De Carlo, age 65, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center with his devoted wife Carmela by his side. Mario was born on November 23, 1951 in the small town of Alberobello in the Province of Bari, Italy on November 23, 1951, son of the late Giovanni and Cosimina (Tramacera) De Carlo. As a young boy, he immigrated to the United States with his family and settled in Utica. He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On July 1, 1995 he married his best friend, the former Carmela Colucci. They watched over each other, especially in matters of health and wellness. They were grounded in their Italian heritage and guided by their Catholic faith. Mario put energy and effort in all the jobs he held during his working years including his positions at Granny’s Kitchen, the Court Street Clinic of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, the Six Nations Housing for a period of time, and lastly, the U.S. Materials Handling Corporation. He made lifelong friends in these positions and places. Mario was a kind hearted, respectful man, always concerned for others, and a great partner to his wife. He was a simple, humble man. He enjoyed the beauty of his flower garden and the benefits of his summer home in North Bay that he and Carm called their ‘summer vacation and weekend retreat’. He was a handy craftsman and transformed his camp into a beautiful getaway with all the comforts of home. He was a perfectionist at decorating, and Christmas was Mario’s masterpiece. By Thanksgiving, he had his Yuletide decorations in place and ready for the festivities to follow. Mario put his trust in the Lord and was a faithful communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. He paid homage and total devotion to Saints Cosmas and Damian and prepared the liver and lamb at the annual feast in their honor. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society, and participated in the parishes Friday night fish fries. He will be remembered by family and friends for his sincerity in saying “God Bless you”. But it was Mario who was blessed in this life… to have lived with his best friend, who loved him so much. Mario is survived by his beloved, Carm; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Marta and Jake Cooper, and Pia and Vincent Brancaccio; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Vito and Juanita De Carlo, Evelyn De Carlo, and Michelle De Carlo; his mother-in-law, Mary Colucci; and his late father-in-law, Michael Colucci, who passed on November 8, 2017. He also leaves his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Dominick and Linda Colucci, Vincent and Virginia Colucci, Ann Colucci Duesler, Anthony and Frances Colucci, and Joann and Kevin Kortright; and his extended family, Sheila and Fred Murad and Teresa Leone. He was predeceased by his brothers, Domenico “Dominick” De Carlo, and Cosmo De Carlo. The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Dilip Kachare, an outstanding physician and friend who was like a brother to Mario; Fr. Mark Kaminski, and his longtime loyal friend Deacon Bill Dischiavo who was the cornerstone for Mario and his wife. Also, the kindness and compassion of the staff of the 4th floor Special Care Unit at St. Elizabeth Medical Center who provided great comfort to Mario and Carmela. Visitation will be held Friday from 4-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Mario’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Mario De Carlo

November 23, 1951 - November 18, 2017