Peter S. Tomaino

Mr. Peter S. Tomaino, age 95, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2006, in the comfort of his home. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on January 7, 1911, Peter was the son of the late Saverio and Sophia (Maksinska) Tomaino. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On May 22, 1937 he was joined in marriage with the former Agnes Spaziani. They were a well-suited couple who cherished the blessings of family life. Peter began his sterling work career at General Electric in Schenectady, NY. Subsequently, he accepted a position as a tool and die-cast specialist at Revere Copper and Brass Co. in Rome. He retired in 1973. Peter had an affinity for nature and the outdoors, and in his earlier years was an avid hunter and a pro at picking wild mushrooms. Every spring season, he cultivated his garden, and with the advent of the warmer weather, his enthusiasm for the game of baseball was awakened. An avid reader, Peter enjoyed the writings of Louis L'Amour. He and Agnes took great comfort in their home of 60 years and it may be fitting that he passed away in the serenity of his loving surroundings. Peter was so proud of his life, which revolved around the happiness he received from his family. As a good husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he especially loved the little ones of this generation. He was made happiest during the Christmas season, or any family occasion, when relatives gathered with love and cheer. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mr. Tomaino is survived by his wife, Agnes; and his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ernest M. “Ernie” Pelli, Sr. of Little Falls. Always close to his heart was the memory of his son, Saverio “Buzz” Tomaino, who passed away in 1986. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Ernest M., Jr. and Denise Pelli, Eric S. and Carolyn Pelli, and Kara and James Korfonta; and his great-grandchildren, twins Matthew and Claire; Stephen and Teresa; and Melina and Tristan. In addition, he leaves two brothers and a sister-in-law, John and Phyllis Tomaino of Colorado, and Joseph Tomaino of Utica. His extended family includes many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and his in-law, Thada Spaziani. His sister-in-law, Violet Talerico, passed away the day before on Thursday, December 7, 2006. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Rose Tomaino; sisters-in-law, Ida A. Tomaino, and Marie Fraccola; and brothers-in-law, John Spaziani, and Joseph Talerico. Agnes wishes to thank her grandchildren who have been so respectful and caring of their grandfather. Visitation for Peter and his sister-in-law, Violet Talerico, will be held today (Sunday) from 2-5 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Mr. Tomaino’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery

Peter S. Tomaino

January 7, 1911 - December 8, 2006