Mr. Peter Sabino

UTICA - Mr. Peter Sabino, of Utica and formerly of Proctor Blvd., age 89, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Utica on April 18, 1928, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Leone) Sabino. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Utica College of Syracuse University graduating in 1950. He went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Education from SUNY Oneonta in 1958. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Peter honorably served his country from 1950-1952 during the Korean Conflict. On January 17, 1953 he married the former Joanne Ruggiero with whom he shared 65 years. They were a true match for one another and Peter could not have asked for a more loving and caring wife and matriarch of their family. Peter began his professional career in education at Kernan Elementary School teaching 7th & 8th grade math. He subsequently served as Principal of Miller Street School, Brandegee School, and lastly, Seymour School. He was then appointed Director of Testing & Research for the Utica City School District, the position from which he retired in 1989. During his tenure with the Utica district, he concurrently held a position as Adjunct Professor in Mathematics at MVCC for many years. He was a passionate academic and an ardent advocate for children. He will be fondly remembered. Peter was a patriarch, a gentleman, and a role model for his family. Paramount and dear to his heart was his beloved Joanne and the blessing of their daughters of whom he was so proud. The arrival of his grandchildren inspired an additional glow in his heart and gleam in his eye,… and they kept him young. Christmas was a cherished holiday, and the memories of the family around the piano singing holiday songs were treasured. Each of his children have been extremely supportive and generous with their time and attention, and he and Joanne especially appreciated the many travels and vacations they shared with their daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Wayne. Peter avidly pursued reading, took pleasure in gardening, and promoted his physical fitness by walking and exercising. He served on the Board of the First Source Credit Union for 20 years and was the founder and director of the Acacia Village Chorus. His Catholic creed was very important to him, and he was a longtime communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Peter is survived by his devoted wife, Joanne; his daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Wayne Mickiewicz, Lucy and William Miller, Joanne and Keith Pope, and Christine and William Kiesel III; and his cherished grandchildren, Alyssa Miller and fiancé Daniel Tenney; Victoria Kiesel, and Alexandra Kiesel. He also leaves his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, in-laws, Terry Sabino, and Shirley Sabino; and the many special friends who filled his life, especially Lydia Zegarelli. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Albert Martorella, Josephine and Salvatore LoGalbo Sr., and Madeline and Dominick Cittadino; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam Sabino, Raymond and Joann Sabino, and Arthur Sabino. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Peter’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 Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno with Military Honors conferred. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Peter’s honor may be made to the Young Scholars Program, c/o Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, New York 13502 or online at http://www.utica.edu/academic/yslpp/. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.

Mr. Peter Sabino

April 18, 1928 - February 25, 2018