Mrs. Mary A. Morgan

Mrs. Mary A. (Nole) Morgan, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Presbyterian Home for Central NY. At the time, she was surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Utica on May 20, 1932, Mary was the daughter of the late John A. and Angeline M. (DeLorenzo) Nole. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1950. On May 23, 1953 she married Andrew J. Morgan with whom she shared her love, her life, and the blessing of their family for 42 years.Their hard work and words of wisdom provided their children everything they needed to become responsible adults. Andy passed away on October 25, 1995. Mary held many memories of the early years of her life with Andy when he served in the United States Navy. They were living in Boston and upon the birth of their first child, they returned to Utica. Mary was a dutiful mom and caring for her children came first and foremost. She found time to volunteer for several Parent/Teacher Association jobs and hold full-time employment at Banker’s Trust, later known as Key Bank, the position from which she retired as Head Teller. Mary had an easy-going personality and never gave in to the pressures of life. She accepted the ups and the downs with grace and great faith. She guided her children, gave them good advice, and put their needs before her own. She also loved her extended family with an open heart. Mary followed time-honored traditions and celebrated holidays with festive decorations and delicious homemade meals. At Christmas, each child was treated equally and shared in the magic of the season. As a grandmother and great-grandmother, she blossomed with the birth of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and bonded with them throughout their childhood years. She knew just what to do. Her hobbies included crocheting and each of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were bestowed with an “afghan” in the appointed pink or blue color. She enjoyed playing cards and Pokeno on Sunday nights, games of chance, and in her younger years, bowling in leagues. She volunteered at the Good News Foundation and her spirituality was the basis for the good life she led. In the past, she was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church where she participated in Bible Study and a Prayer Group. She was currently a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mary was always proud of her family-her daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and David Neri of Cornelius NC, Mary Ann Morgan of Philadelphia PA, and Patricia “Trish” and James LaBella of Marcy; her sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew J., Jr. and Suzanne Morgan of Whitesboro, David and Cindy Morgan, and Edward and Marguerite Morgan, all of Utica, Michael and Suzanne Morgan of Smithtown NY, Patrick and Lisa Morgan of Frankfort, and Christopher and Heather Morgan of Gloucester VA; her cherished grandchildren, Garrett and Stephanie Morgan, Benjamin and Nicole Morgan, and Mackenzie Morgan; Andrea and Nathan Fordam; Paul, David, Jr., and Jordan Morgan; Elizabeth, and Rebecca Morgan; Michael, Jr., Matthew, and Mark Morgan; Danielle LaBella; Candace and Dylan Giambatista; Payne Morgan; and Molly, and Cori Morgan; and her great-granddaughters, Lilly, and Evelyn Morgan. She will also be remembered by her sister, Delores Cox of IL; her in-laws Patricia Nole, and Eleanor and Joseph Azzarito; her nieces, especially acknowledging RoseAnn Garry with whom she shared a special bond, nephews, and cousins who made Mary smile every time she was with them.. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Rocco Maneen; her brother, Angelo Nole; her nephew, John Maneen; and her in-laws, George Cox, and William, Jr. and Marie Morgan. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jerry B. Sloan for his years of professional care, and the staff of the Cedar Wing at the Presbyterian Home for Central NY for the true kindness, patience, and respect shown to Mary and her family. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave; the family will remain until all visitors have been seen. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness may make a donation to the Cedar Wing of the Presbyterian Home or the Syracuse Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in Mary’s memory; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 9:45 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta and Rev. Richard Dellos. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Mary A. Morgan

May 20, 1932 - May 29, 2016