Nicholas R. "Nick" Asaro

Mr. Nicholas R. “Nick” Asaro, age 67, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in the comfort and privacy of his home with his loving and devoted family by his side. Born in Herkimer, NY on June 27, 1942, Nicholas was the son of the late Nicholas and Ruth (Anna) Asaro. He was raised and educated in Middleville and Fairfield, NY and graduated from West Canada Valley Central High School Class of 1960. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served his country from 1960-1966. At one time he was married to the former Marilyn McDonald, and together they shared three children. On September 3, 1989 he married the former Genevieve “Jaye” Mazza Spina; theirs was a marriage of commitment, love, and consideration for one another. At one time, Nick owned and operated Grapac Electronics Co. for many years and later took a position as the purchasing manager at Vicks Lithograph & Printing Corp., the position from which he retired. A loving and caring man, Nick was always willing to lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. He loved to laugh and always had a smile upon his face. He was the life of the party and will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He leaves a legacy as a good family man, a loyal friend, and a kind person. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed a good round of golf with his family, especially his brothers and friends. He found great peace and pleasure at his camp at Sylvan Beach where he spent summer weekends with his wife and his great friend, Miles Dibble. Nick is survived by his beloved wife, Jaye; his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Jeff Laws of Taylors, SC; his sons, Joseph Asaro of Los Angeles, CA, and Nathan Asaro of Jacksonville, FL; his step-daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Brian Greco of Utica, and Alison Spina and Salvatore Mott of Whitesboro; and his step-son, Mario Spina of Whitesboro and his former wife, Nancy Spina; his grandchildren, Nikki Jo Laws, Julie Anne Laws, and Robert Laws of SC; his step-grandchildren, Calista Spina and Greg Rocker, Donato Spina and Christine Cartwright, Anthony Spina, Joseph Greco and Kayla Sortino, Santina Greco and Josh Wilk, and Briana Greco; and step-great-granddaughter, Rylee Jaye Rocker. Survivors also include his sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Paul Hardenstine of PA, and Lori Asaro of Herkimer; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Rich and Marleen Asaro of Middleville, Frank and Cathy Asaro, and John and Denise Asaro, all of Newport, and Paul Bintliff and his soul mate Diane Eastman of Middleville; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws, Frank Biernat, Marie and Vinny Balandis, and Nancy and Bill Piperata, all of Utica, Frank Mazza, who he loved like a brother and his wife, Toni, of Frankfort, and Anne Tomaselli of Utica; and his many wonderful friends, Miles Dibble, Cheryl and Mike Rondinelli and family, Barbara Buck, Peggy Stanbrook, Joe and Joyce LoCash, Joanne Powers, who he considered as another daughter, Pauly Rizzo his friends from Ambrosia’s, and all his friends from the Eagles Club, the Schuyler VFW, and the American Legion Post #229. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Carmella Biernat; and his special friends, Marilyn Dibble, John Buck, and Dick Stanbrook. The family is grateful to Dr. Samir Desai, Dr. Robert Swanson, and their staffs, the 6th floor of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, and the personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., for all the vigilance and compassion shown to Nick and his family. Visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Nick's honor to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Nick's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Burns officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

Nicholas R. "Nick" Asaro

June 27, 1942 - November 25, 2009