Palmira R. "Pam" Fuoco

NEW HARTFORD – With profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Palmira R. “Pam” Fuoco, who departed this world on Friday, October 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, just two days after celebrating her 85th birthday. During her final moments, her sisters, with whom she shared a wonderful life, were by her side. Pam was born in Utica on October 4, 1938, to the late Thomas and Dorothea (Basilio) Fuoco. A proud Utican, she graduated with honors from UFA in 1956 and later furthered her education at Utica College of Syracuse University. Demonstrating a strong work ethic from a young age, Pam's first employment was with the “American Floor Machine Company,” where she managed an entire office's responsibilities. She then dedicated 38 years of her life to The Travelers Insurance Company. Starting in the claims department, Pam’s remarkable skills led to her being promoted to unit manager, then supervisor, and finally to senior claim representative before her retirement in 1998. Her leadership skills were recognized by the American Business Women's Association in 1989. Outside of her professional achievements, Pam was an individual of varied interests. In her leisure time, Pam traveled the continents and numerous islands extensively. She took exquisite photos and enjoyed the cuisines of her different destinations. She had a sweet tooth, no matter the season, and enjoyed baking- a talent she inherited from her mother. She is credited by her siblings as being a wonderful “big sister.” She shared sincere guidance, genuine support and always offered honest advice. An avid reader, enjoying various authors, she passed along many of her good books for others to share. In more recent years, she enjoyed gathering for breakfast at the casino with friends. She was talented when it came to playing the piano and knitting. Pam bestowed many of her knitted works as gifts to family and loved ones. As a great supporter of her sister Rosa, she cheered on and attended 41 Boilermaker races. She had a wonderful life and ended her journey with much dignity. A pillar of faith, Pam regularly attended St. Francis de Sales and later, St. John the Evangelist churches. When she took ill, she was faithful to watching televised Mass. Pam is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Dolores T. Fuoco, with whom she shared a home, and Rosa "Rose" Hosp and her husband, Jack; and a nephew, John Hosp, and his wife, Jessica, along with their family: Daniel Hosp, Elliot Lindsey, and Sophie Lindsey; and numerous cousins and treasured friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of Pam's physicians and healthcare personnel for their unwavering dedication, particularly the team at MVHS at the St. Elizabeth campus, and the comforting environment provided by the Abraham House of Utica during her final days. The Abraham House was filled with warmth and gifted the family a place of peace and dignity for Pam to go Home to her Lord. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Abraham House of Utica, envelopes will be available at the funeral home, (theabrahamhouse.org), in gratitude for their compassionate care. The family will welcome friends and loved ones for a memorial visitation on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South Street, corner of Hammond Ave, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.

Palmira R. "Pam" Fuoco

October 4, 1938 - October 9, 2023