Mary P. (Piccione) Olivadoti

Mrs. Mary (Piccione) Olivadoti, age 89, of New Hartford, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center with her loving family by her side. Mary was affectionately known as ‘Grandma Church’ to her family and friends. Born in Utica on November 16, 1917, Mary was the daughter of the late Pasquale A. “Charlie” and Mary Rose (Rocco) Piccione. She was raised and educated locally. On September 23, 1936 she was married to Dan A. Olivadoti who passed away on February 20, 1974. As a woman with an abiding work ethic, she was employed by the Bendix Corporation for 28 years, retiring in 1980. She was a proud member of the United Steel Workers Union, the Sons of Italy Utica Lodge #2054, and the AARP. After retirement, she relocated to Clearwater and Dunedin, Florida for 16 years and returned to Utica in 1996 to be closer to her family. Honest in spirit, and moral in judgment, she was a good mother, one who was always there for her loved ones, and always took pride in her home. She was unconditionally devoted to her children, and instilled in them a sense of decency and decorum. She was meticulous in her appearance and loved fine apparel. She had a natural affinity for birds, and loved the dramatic sound of geese flying overhead. During her leisure time, Mary loved shopping, visiting the Turning Stone Casino, dining out, and playing cards with her “Saturday Night Gang”, Vic and Brenda Piperata, Carol and Don Schieble, Loretta and George Purpura, Ron and Diane Gaetano, Marie Morreale, Vinny Parrella, Vito and Vincenza D’Alessandro, and Msgr. Willenburg. They were all very special to her and they treated her like a second mother. Mary was a devoted parishioner of St. Agnes Church for many years. Mary is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Fred J. Castronovo of New Hartford, and Diana M. and Robert A. “Bobby” Piperata, with whom she resided upon her return from Florida. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, Victor C. Olivadoti who passed away on March 25, 2001. Also surviving are her daughter-in-law, Teresa R. “Peaches” Olivadoti of Utica; her devoted grandchildren and their families, Doreen D. Castronovo of New Hartford, Gina M. and James N. Flihan, and Kristyn M. and Michael V. Cristalli, all of LasVegas, Dan Peter Olivadoti of Syracuse, and Robert A. Piperata, II of Chadwicks and his girlfriend Yvonne G. Wilson of Floyd. She was preceded in death by her cherished granddaughter, Dana Lynn Castronovo, who passed away on May 25, 1979. She also leaves six loving great-grandchildren, Franca Danielle Castronovo-Vita of New Hartford, James N. II, Freddy R. and Brandon A. Flihan, and Michael V. II and Christopher J. Cristalli, all of Las Vegas. In addition, she leaves her sister, Florence A. Hamo of Utica; her brothers and sister-in-law, Charles, Sr. and Doris Piccione of Utica, and Rocco A. Piccione of West Winfield; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and her sisters-in-law, Beatrice Piccione of Clinton, and Rose Campola of N. Utica. She will be sadly missed by her godchildren, John Anthony Marrone, and Angela Z. VanDerhoof, and the family dog, ‘Pepper’. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Antoinette Yacco, Carmella and Paul Sardina, Theresa and Robert Marrone, Kathryn and Lawrence Hammill, Josephine Kennedy; her brother, Louis Piccione; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vito and Maria Vallone Olivadoti; her in-laws, Raymond Hamo, Dolores Piccione, Angelo Campola, Angeline and Dominick Pellegrino, Frank and Annie Olivadoti, Anthony “T.O.” and Carmella “Nin” Olivadoti, John and Katherine Doty Olivadoti, Frances Olivadoti Urbanski, Mary and Larry Gazzilli, and Peter and Theresa Olivadoti. Mary was blessed with many dear friends who predeceased her, including Josephine and Vincent (Jim) Zegarelli, Peggy and Vito LoConti, Laura and Rocco Zammiello, and Caesar, Rose, John, and Cora Perretta. The family extends its sincere appreciation to all the wonderful caregivers who have so kindly attended to Mary, including Dr. Sudershan K. Dang and his staff members Barb, Pat, and Teresa; the staffs of 3A, 3C, and the 3rd Floor Ortho-Peds Unit of St. Elizabeth Medical Center; the Visiting Nurse Association; and the Rehab Unit and 40 Bed West of the Sitrin Health Care Center. Also, for all their prayers, visits, and spiritual guidance, we thank Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Willenburg, Fr. Anthony LaFache, and Fr. John Comesky, who she referred to as her “Guardian Angel” at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Sunday (today) from 2-5 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Mary’s funeral service will commence on Monday at 1:00 p.m. from the funeral home and at 2:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Church, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mary P. (Piccione) Olivadoti

November 16, 1917 - January 25, 2007