Mrs. Minnie (Peters) Delia

Mrs. Minnie (Peters) Delia, age 89, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Masonic Care Community of NY. At the time of her passing, she was in the hearts of those she loved most. Born in Utica on April 27, 1926, Minnie was the daughter of the late Shaheen and Catherine (Malky) Peters. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On February 26, 1949 she married Nicholas A. Delia with whom she shared a 58 year union blessed with the common bond of family and a love that brought joy to their lives until Nick’s passing on January 16, 2008. Minnie was a homemaker at heart and tended to her family with much devotion. Later in life, she obtained a part-time position at Woolworth’s Department Store on Genesee Street, a venture that brought her a great sense of fulfillment. Minnie was an intelligent and insightful matriarch dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She took a great interest in their lives and her presence will remain with them forever. She looked forward to the holidays when all her loved ones were together, creating memories and traditions for generations to come. During her spare time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, word searches, and bingo. God was present in Minnie’s life and she put her trust in him. She practiced her Catholic faith as a communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Minnie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen R. and John Maunz of Utica; and her sons and daughters-in-law, David A. and Wendy Delia, and Robert J. and Julie Delia, all of Utica. She cherished in her heart the memory of her daughter, Gail Ann Delia, who passed away on October 2, 1965. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Heather Delia and Frank Elias, Nicholas V. Delia and De’ondra Moore; Robert J. Delia Jr., and Jacqueline A. Delia; Kate Maunz and Peter and their children Sophia and Dorje Bon; her great-grandchild, Nicholas Fiorello; her brothers and sister-in-law, Pete Peters, and Richard and Patricia Peters; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sister-in-law Nancy Delia, and her longtime and faithful friend, Kathy Roback. She was predeceased by her sisters and brother-in-law, Anna Peters, Daisy and Frank Litcharski; and her in-laws, Frank A. and Polly Delia, Angelo and Rosemary Delia, Carmen and Marian Delia, Michael F. Delia Jr., Carmella and Frank DiFlo, Rosalind and Guy Viti, Sr., and Frances Peters. The family extends their thanks to Dr. Guy Wilcox and the nurses and staff of the Monticello Household at the Masonic Care Community of NY for all the care and attention rendered to Minnie during her stay. Although the staff was so numerous, it would be remiss not to mention Naomi, Vicki, Amanda, Dan, Emily, and Malinda who went above and beyond in their care and support. Minnie’s family will honor her life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday afternoon at 12:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. Memorial contributions may be considered to the American Diabetes Association in lieu of floral offerings; envelopes will be available at the service. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Minnie (Peters) Delia

April 27, 1926 - August 30, 2015