Philip B. "Nono" Sciortino

Mr. Philip B. "Nono" Sciortino, age 92, formerly of New York Mills and for the past few years a resident of the St. Joseph Nursing Home, went home to be with his wife Rosalia on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Born in Utica, NY on August 1, 1916, Philip was the son of the late Pasquale and Rosa (Puleo) Sciortino. He also was very caring of his stepmother, Rose DiSalvo. Raised and educated locally, he attended Utica Free Academy. On April 18, 1939 he was joined in marriage with the former Rosalia Santoro, with whom he shared a devoted and exemplary union of 59 years until her passing on July 12, 1998. A gifted furrier by trade, Mr. Sciortino and his wife owned and operated Lenchners Fur Shop in Downtown Utica. Phil was also employed as the Manager of The Better Dress Dept. at the Boston Store. In his later years he could be found at The Valley View Golf Course, where he served as the Golf Ranger. Philip’s primary focus in life was his family. As a man of great character and responsibility, he was an excellent provider for his wife and daughter. He has been a father to his five grandsons, helping to raise them, and providing them with love, support, guidance and discipline throughout their lives. Gifted with innate musical talent, Philip was an accomplished trumpet player. At the age of 16, Philip was chosen to be a trumpet playing member of the popular Nelson Maples and his Leviathan Orchestra. Performing in such places as Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Vermont and Alexandria Bay. Locally, Phil was also a member of the Lawrence Luizzi Band. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Mr. Sciortino is survived by his daughter Rosemary, whom he was incredibly proud of and his five grandsons, Philip R. Giruzzi and his girlfriend Andrea DeBernardis, Robert T. and Sue Giruzzi, Thomas A. Giruzzi, Rocco R. and Gina Giruzzi all of Utica, and Michael P. and Kathy Giruzzi of Rochester. He was also blessed with two great-grandchildren Nicholas and Christina Giruzzi. Also mentioning his extended family Tammy Thomas, Nicole DeRosa and Patrick Kilmartin. Philip is also survived by his sister Jane Maneen of Utica; his brother and sister-in-law Frank and Rachael Sciortino of Utica: and his cousin, Philip N. Sciortino and his wife, Gloria of Utica; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a very special nephew, Joseph Borgovini, a niece Darlene LaPorte; and in-laws Salvatore Maneen, Helen L. and John J. Borgovini, and Josephine V. “Peppy” and John Pontenero. The family offers its sincere thanks to the staff of the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home for their excellent and compassionate care. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave. Philip's funeral service will commence on Wednesday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. “NONO – Thank you for being the man that you were. For being a role model as husband, father, grandfather and friend. Thank you for your unconditional love, support, guidance, discipline, and above all, for knocking us on our butts when we needed it. For it is those things that have shaped us into the men that we have become. Say hello to NaNa! Love, Your Five Guys”

Philip B. "Nono" Sciortino

August 1, 1916 - December 6, 2008