Mary R. (Robertello) Pacciarelli

Mrs. Mary R. (Robertello) Pacciarelli, age 98, of Utica, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 when she passed away at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Juniataville, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1913, Mary was the daughter of the late Francisco and Lucia (Sinisgalli) Robertello. She was raised and educated in Utica. On April 26, 1933 in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church she married Gabriel J. Pacciarelli, Sr., a union of nearly 53 years until his passing on March 20, 1986. Their marriage could be characterized as a partnership that was filled with much love and respect. Mary, along with her husband Gabe, owned and operated Pacciarelli Brothers Supermarket on the corner of Arthur and Neilson Streets for 57 years. Mary made friends from the many devoted customers that she served. So caring and nurturing, she became a second mom to many in her family. She was a wonderful woman who made everyone she met feel welcome and loved. She was gracious and helpful to all, and often would go out of her way if she were needed. She was most devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to bake and every holiday she gifted friends and family a scrumptious sampling of her baked goods. During her spare time she enjoyed square and line dancing, and was active in the senior community where she was a member of Elder Life and participated in their programs. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mary is survived by her son, Gabriel J. Pacciarelli, Jr. of Utica and his fiancée, Dee Dee; her grandchildren, Danyol J. “Dan” and Sarah Pacciarelli, and Benjamin D. “Ben” Pacciarelli, all of Utica; and her great-grandchildren, Deanna, Danyol Jr., Giovanni, and Cody. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins, many to whom she was deeply devoted. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Frances Robertello, Joseph A. and Lena Robertello, Dominick and Josephine Robertello, and Louis and Theresa Robertelli; her in-laws, Pasquale and Mary Pacciarelli, Victor and Mary Pacciarelli, Angelo and Mary Pacciarelli, Nancy and Joseph Dastoli, Frances and Joseph Piccolino, Mary and Serafino Barile, and Grace and Andrew DiOrio. The family extends sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center ICU for the care and compassion shown to Mary and her family during her stay. Mary’s family will honor and commemorate her life in a private gathering. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mary R. (Robertello) Pacciarelli

February 9, 1913 - April 12, 2011