Marion A. (Sciallo) Coniglio

Mrs. Marion A. (Sciallo) Coniglio, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Manhattan on August 14, 1926, Marion was the daughter of the late Frederico and Maria (Siriani) Sciallo. She was raised and educated in Brooklyn. At one time she was married to Philip Mangiamele. On January 24, 1953, she married Joseph Coniglio with whom she shared 29 years in a union filled with love and devotion until his passing in 1982. Marion began her career working for the Civil Service during the war. Later, over the course of many years, she was employed as a proofreader and computer operator, and also as a dental assistant, all positions that she held while residing in Brooklyn. More recently, she was employed as a secretary at the East Utica Senior Center for 9 years. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mrs. Coniglio is survived by two sons, Philip Mangiamele and Gil Mangiamele. She was preceded in death by one son, Fred Coniglio, whose memory she cherished in her heart. Her survivors also include a sister, Lena Scarpinito of Nanuet, NY; many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Maria Quail, who was like a daughter, and her husband Jim, Maria and Bob Terano, Fred Sciallo and Tom Flanagan, Frank Scarpinito, and especially acknowledging Joseph & Cynthia Nicotera, and Fred and Pauline Nicotera; and many great-nieces, and great-nephews, with special mention of Gioia and Marisa Nicotera, Teresa Klein, and Joseph and Joyce Nicotera. She was predeceased by a brother, Peter Sciallo; a sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Humbert Nicotera; and in-laws, Mary Sciallo, Sam Scarpinito; and a great-nephew, Thomas Klein. In keeping with the family’s wishes there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. Interment will take place in New Forest Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. is providing the guidance in lighting the path for the Coniglio family.

Marion A. (Sciallo) Coniglio

August 14, 1926 - November 4, 2012