Mrs. Nancy A. (Liberatore) Jankiewicz

UTICA - Mrs. Nancy A. (Liberatore) Jankiewicz, age 70, was reunited with her son Chris when she peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on June 12, 1947, Nancy was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna M. (Morlando) Liberatore. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School and the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. On December 21, 1974 she married James C. Jankiewicz with whom she shared 43 years. They were well-suited for one another, and their relationship endured as it evolved through the years. Nancy worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 23 years in the Physical Therapy Department at the Masonic Home. She had passion and diligence for her calling in Geriatrics and her many years in private duty. Nancy was an outstanding mother, old school in her responsibilities as a matriarch, and nothing came before her children and her home. She was selfless with her time, and if anyone in her life became ill and needed her, she was by their side to the very end. She was a devout Catholic and a communicant of Holy Trinity Church. Christmas was a magical time for Nancy, and many memories were made over the years. She cherished the enjoyable, relaxing times at their camp at Eaton Lake. She loved the Adirondacks and she was the co-pilot, alongside her husband, as they toured the beautiful foliage of the North country and the winter and summer activities at Lake Placid. Among the most memorable stories were her husband saying that she was his “Potato chip bomber”. At the annual 4th of July picnic, one year she decided to drop potato chip bags from his sport airplane to the children below, and he was so proud of her, as well as the Valentine’s dinner at the Polish Community Center where she was serenaded by the Barber Shop Quartet. She prayed the Rosary each night for the intentions of her loved ones. Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim; and her daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Cameron Gibb. Always close to her heart and never forgotten was her son, Christopher J. “Chris” Jankiewicz who passed away on October 5, 2007. They were the best of friends. She also leaves her grandchildren who she always referred to as “My Alexander”, and “My Isla”; her sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Robert Fehr; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Margaret Liberatore, and William and Eva Liberatore; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Betty Liberatore, and Charles and Kathy Jankiewicz. She held a very close relationship with her niece, Sharon Worlock, who was also her advocate when it came to her health and well-being. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosemary and Dan Valenti, Phyllis and Joseph Kaczowka, and Santina and Roger Ingersoll; her brothers, Earl Liberatore, and Anthony Liberatore; and her in-laws, Charles and Antoinette Jankiewicz. The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Samir Desai and PA Windy for their kindness and compassion; the Masonic Care Community/Placid Household including the nurses and entire staff who were so attentive to Nancy’s needs and her family. It is an outstanding facility and such a pleasant environment. Thanks also to Fr. John Mikalajunas for his prayers and blessings. The family honored and commemorated Nancy’s life at the time of her passing. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Nancy’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday afternoon at 1:00 at Holy Trinity Church where her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Fr. John Mikalajunas. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. By family request, please omit floral offerings.

Mrs. Nancy A. (Liberatore) Jankiewicz

June 12, 1947 - February 10, 2018