Nicolina (Passalia) Carchedi

Mrs. Nicolina P. (Passalia) Carchedi, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on March 16, 1925, Nicolina was the daughter of the late Pietro and Maria Catherine (Giordano) Passalia. She was raised and educated in various regions of the United States including Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Saco, Montana, and Columbus, Ohio where she met her future husband. She attended the College of Saint Mary of the Springs, a Catholic women's college in Columbus, Ohio and also the Capital University Conservatory of Music where she received a classical education in music. On November 26, 1948 she married Frank A. Carchedi with whom she shared 32 years prior to his passing on December 8, 1978; they enjoyed a devoted union and partnership throughout their life together. Nicolina worked at home raising her children and was exemplary in her role as mother and grandmother. Her many sacrifices were worth the peace of mind knowing that her children were being reared with their family values and beliefs. While tending to her family's daily needs, she also assisted her husband in the operation of his business, ACS Associates. Although a traditionalist of her generation, Nicolina was an active proponent of the women's movement, accepting and embracing the changes with strength and courage. She was one of the founding members of the Mohawk Valley Women's History Project. At home, Nicolina enjoyed cooking and baking, and will be remembered for her flavorful fruit cake. She also crocheted, creating many cherished items for her family and friends, especially renowned for her baby blankets. She was proficient at playing classical piano pieces and had a fondness for opera music. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford, and St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church in Guilderland, NY. Nicolina is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Anna Marie Robinson of North Las Vegas, NV, and Cathy and Stephen Golas of Guilderland; her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome and Barbara Carchedi of Burlington, CT, and Peter and Patricia Carchedi of Sauquoit; her grandchildren, Alexander "AJ" Robinson, Matthew Robinson, Michael Robinson, Stephanie and Laura Golas, Brian A. and Adam E. Carchedi, and Jenna Nicholson; and her many great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws Marianne Grassi, and Anthony and Josephine Carchedi. She was predeceased by her in-laws, Joseph Grassi, and Orlando Carchedi; her son-in-law, Douglas Robinson; and her friend Jean Mercurio. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the Guilderland Center Nursing Home for the wonderful love and attention given to Nicolina during her stay. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St, corner of Hammond Ave. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in lieu of flowers may make a donation to the Frank A. and Nicolina P. Carchedi CLU Memorial Scholarship at Utica College; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Nicolina's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at the Newman Community at Utica College where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Paul Drobin. Committal prayers and interment will follow graveside at Calvary Cemetery.

Nicolina (Passalia) Carchedi

March 16, 1925 - July 27, 2012