Mr. Michael F. "Mike" Arcuri

UTICA – Mr. Michael F. “Mike” Arcuri, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 after a long illness. Born on November 27, 1946 in Utica to the late Ferdinando “Fred” and Frances M. (Trunfio) Arcuri, Mike grew up in Utica, on Ontario and Rutger streets. He was on the varsity football team and graduated from T. R. Proctor High School in 1964. Mike married the former Mary Ellen Belmont, on October 18, 1996 and they spent 27 years devoted to one another. Mike began working as a machinist for Griffiss Air Force Base and when they closed, he transferred to the United States Postal Service, in the maintenance department of the main office on Pitcher Street. Mike had a knack for fixing things and enjoyed going to work each day. In addition to the work, he also valued the many great friendships he was able to make over the years with his co-workers. Mike cherished the relationships that he made throughout his life, even remaining close to friends from his youth. He was a sweet man who showed kindness to everyone he met. Mike was an avid bird hunter and with that came great care and admiration for his hunting companion, most recently Tessa, a German Shorthaired Pointer. Any dog that Mike brought up was well trained and always at his side, ready to go. Another important part of Mike’s life was his Catholic faith and devotion to the Church. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ellen; brother and sister-in-law, Anthony “Tony” and Rosemarie (Napoli) Arcuri; and his sister, Anita Marchio. He will be deeply missed by his aunt, Betty Arcuri; numerous nieces, nephews and their families; cousins, especially his cousin-in-law Rachel Paternoster-Cohen, Cameron Cohen, and John and Marie Lucarelli; uncle-in-law, Dominick Paternoster; and aunt-in-law, Carmella Gallimo. Mike was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Samuel J. Marchio; aunt-in-law, Concetta “Connie” Paternoster; and many aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Michael’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Mr. Michael F. "Mike" Arcuri

November 27, 1946 - September 19, 2023