Mary V. (DeGrace) Cavallo

Mary V. (DeGrace) Cavallo, also lovingly known as Mary Lentricchia, age 95, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. Mary was born in Utica on January 3, 1916, the daughter of the late Jack and Rose (Dote) DeGrace. She was raised and educated locally. At one time, Mary was employed by the General Electric Company in the Radio Receiver plant at the Bleecker Street location. She subsequently retired from a position at the Joseph & Feiss Company. But before all else, Mary lived her life completely devoted to being a mother. Blessed with an affectionate heart, she gave of herself to raise and nurture her son who was the most important part of her existence. She enjoyed socializing and activities at the East Side Senior Center, and she was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dante and Lynette Lentricchia of New Hartford; her grandchildren, Rachel Varni, Anthony Lentricchia, David Lentricchia, David Pardi, and Steven Pardi; and her great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Gabriella, Cyric, and MayKenzie. In addition, she leaves her nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Rosemary and Chuck Trascritti, Frank Demma, and Patrice Conigliaro; her great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and many special friends. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Jenny A. and Frank S. Demma, Sr.; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Dominick “Dick” and Gwen DeGrace, and Stephen, Sr. and Carmella DeGrace. The family extends great thanks to the entire staff of the Presbyterian Home for CNY for the loving compassion and gentle care rendered to Mary during her stay. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 8:00 from the funeral home and at 9:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mary V. (DeGrace) Cavallo

January 3, 1916 - May 19, 2011