Nicholas R. "Nick" Marchese

Mr. Nicholas R. “Nick” Marchese, age 80, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2006, after a lengthy illness, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on June 30, 1926, Nick was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Gentile) Marchese. He was raised and educated locally. A veteran of the Korean War, he served with the U.S. army from 1950-52. He married the former Delphine DiCuffo on September 17, 1949, and shared with her a loving and devoted union of 57 years. Nick’s vocation as a plater began at the American Emblem Co., where he worked until the company relocated. He was subsequently employed by Chicago Pneumatic as a plater until his retirement in 1989. A sociable man, Nick was known as the “mayor of Conkling Ave.”, an epithet given to him by his neighbors. After his retirement, he mowed the lawns of many nearby residents, just one of many kind-hearted deeds that endeared him to his friends. An exemplary family man, Nick’s entire life was dedicated to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a good provider. He also loved to interact with people, and prized his memberships at the Fort Schuyler Post 1290, and the Mohawk Social Club. He looked forward each year to the Drums Along the Mohawk competition, and even participated in selling tickets to the event, one of his favorite summer pastimes. In his younger years, he was fond of fishing, and more recently, as an avid poker player, he took pleasure in card games and visits to the casino. He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mr. Marchese is survived by his wife, Delphine “Dottie”; his daughters and son-in-law, Patty and Rob Tolfa of New Hartford, and Debbie Dolan of Holland Patent and Peter Dolan of New York Mills; and his son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Maggie Marchese of Utica. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tatum, Ryan, Talia, Santina, Serina, and Michelina Marchese, Marita Tolfa, and Maryssa Dolan; and his great-grandchild, Talon Marchese. Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Johanna and Ed McTiernan of Utica; his nieces and nephews, Dolores Salerno, Linda Jin, and Ed McTiernan; and his in-law, Josephine Marasco. He was also blessed with many dear and cherished friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Peter Marasco and sister-in-law Mary DiCuffo. The entire family offers its heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Allen Calder wing, 3 East and to Dr. Mathew Ulahannan, Dr. Emile Wassel, Dr. Michael Kelberman and a host of others who attended to Nick too numerous to mention. Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 4-7 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 donations in Nick’s honor to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mr. Marchese’s funeral will commence on Thursday at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Nicholas R. "Nick" Marchese

June 30, 1926 - December 10, 2006