Mrs. Mary J. (Chuff) DeTraglia

Mrs. Mary J. (Chuff) DeTraglia, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 25, 1948, Mary was the daughter of the late George L. and Theresa M. (LiBritz) Chuff of Frankfort. She was a graduate of Frankfort High School/Class of 1966, and attended Utica College before earning a degree in Secretarial Science at the Utica School of Commerce. On August 28, 1971, she married Gustave J. DeTraglia, Jr. The couple shared a loving marriage of 43 years. Mary began her career at Chicago Pneumatic and later worked at the Carrier Corporation in Syracuse. Since 1981, she had the joy of working alongside her husband in the management of his law office. Mary was so proud that both of her children followed in their father’s footsteps and became members of the Bar themselves. Mary was graced with strength of character, honesty and humility. She was a generous hostess, expressing her love through hospitality and cooking. Her home was where her heart was, and everyone was always welcomed. She was a confidante to many. She enjoyed dining out and socializing with treasured friends, including a standing dinner date on Thursday nights with her next-door neighbors. Each fall, Mary would visit Martha’s Vineyard with her family and friends. The Vineyard was one of her favorite places in this world. Mary carried on long-standing Christmas Eve traditions and hosted the family for a wonderful meal each year. She enjoyed the DeTraglia/Rocci tradition of “Sausage Saturday.” Mary was an avid Syracuse University Basketball and New York Yankees fan. Mary learned to golf in her youth, and she enjoyed playing in several leagues with many wonderful friends over the years. Most recently she golfed at the Yahnundasis Golf Club, where she also enjoyed playing dominoes with her girlfriends in the off-season. Mary is survived by her husband, Gus; her son and daughter-in-law, Gustave J. DeTraglia III and Allison Damiano-DeTraglia; and her daughter, Michele E. DeTraglia. She also leaves her in-laws, Dr. John and Cynthia DeTraglia and their children; Scott and Sarah DeTraglia and their son, Leo; and Julie and Brian Duffy and their sons, Gavin, Owen and Jack; and Daniel and Diane Damiano, and their daughter, Dr. Amanda Damiano. As an only child, Mary shared a great closeness with her cousins, especially Dr. Anthony and Sandra Pascale, and Dr. Nicholas and the late Connie Chuff. She cherished her many endearing and loyal friends. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gustave J., Sr. and Teresa R. DeTraglia. The family deeply appreciates the efforts of Mary’s brother-in-law, Dr. John DeTraglia, who coordinated her physicians and medical care; and the doctors, nurses and staff of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center who cared for Mary with compassion and love. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial contributions may be directed to the Gustave J., Sr. and Teresa R. DeTraglia Scholarship Fund at Utica College; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home and at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. Committal services and Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary J. (Chuff) DeTraglia

August 25, 1948 - December 30, 2014