Mr. Philip N. Sciortino

Mr. Philip N. Sciortino, age 95, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Born in Utica on May 18, 1921, Philip was the son of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Morrealle) Sciortino. He was a graduate of Utica Free Academy/Class of 1940. A proud veteran of World War II, Phil honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an Air Traffic Controller from 1942-1946 stationed in the South Pacific. On April 7, 1947 he married the former Gloria Cardarelli at Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica, a loving union of 69 years. After his military service, Phil attended and graduated from the Utica School of Commerce and subsequently taught business courses in the evening for several years. For 32 years he was employed by Sperry-Univac (Unisys) in its Utica, Ilion, and Blue Bell, Pa. locations where he retired in 1981 as Manager of U.S. Travel Accounting. For several years after he retired, Phil worked as a consultant to the Gaetano Companies. Phil was an accomplished musician and played several instruments, including the Alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, and piano. He was an avid reader, and he loved art and history. He enjoyed working with his hands and spent countless hours building model Clipper Ships. Phil is survived by his wife, Gloria; his daughters, Linda M. Sciortino, and Camille A. Sciortino, both of New Hartford. He also leaves his brother and sister-in-law, Frank N. and Carmella Sciortino of Utica; brother-in-law, Carl Cardarelli of FL; sister-in-law Helen Cardarelli of Clinton; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his in-laws, Jay and Agnes (Carcone) Cardarelli, Joseph Cardarelli, and Rosemarie Cardarelli; and his nephew and godchild, Nicholas J. Sciortino. The family wishes to thank the Masonic Care Community of NY, especially the staff of the Troy Rehabilitation Unit and the Windham Household for their compassionate care during his illness; and the staff of the Dialysis Unit at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Campus who were so supportive and kind. Special thanks to Mary Judith Gaetano, Brian Gaetano, Charles A. Gaetano, and Linda Denato for their efforts to make Phil’s last days more comfortable. At Phil’s request, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:00 AM at Historic Old St. John’s Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. John Buehler with Military Honors conferred. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. To honor Phil’s memory, please consider a donation to the Food Pantry at Historic Old St. John's Parish; envelopes will be available at the service. Entombment will take place in Christ Our Savior Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Everyone who knew Phil will remember him as a “true gentleman.” Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. Philip N. Sciortino

May 18, 1921 - June 11, 2016