Regina "Gina" (Galimo) Ferguson

UTICA - Mrs. Regina “Gina” (Galimo) Ferguson, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 due to complications from cancer. Her passing occurred at MVHS at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She fought her battle for 2 years and 3 months and those who loved her most surrounded her with much dedication. Born in Utica on April 28, 1951, Regina was the daughter of Domenica “Mae” (Morreale) Galimo and the late Rocco A. Galimo. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1968. Throughout her working years, Gina held positions with various area businesses. She was a secretary at the Metropolitan Insurance Company, an Administrative Assistant at Utica Head Start, and a Customer Service Representative at Mele Manufacturing, the position from which she retired due to ill health. Gina was graced with an easy-going nature and a big heart. She was selfless in so many ways: as a daughter, sister, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Her personal precept was to live the best life she could, and when illness intruded, she became stronger and uplifted by all the positive thoughts and prayers around her. With her optimistic personality, she was always on a support team providing levity and laughter. She was loving, sincere, witty, and one of the best! Gina was all about family and her grandchildren lit up her life. For relaxation, she enjoyed TV sitcoms, especially the old series that made her laugh. She could watch the same episode again and again. She loved dining out with the girls and stopping by the casino,… always claiming it would be the last time. She was sincerely happy when others won. She also looked forward to coffee with Ju, Mary Tre, Mary Ann, and Marie; they were true in their friendship and best in their jest when they visited each other’s house. Gina was one of the ‘new school’ Golden Girls—along with her mother, Mae and her sister, Julie. They took turns in slinging barbs and comic blurbs at one another, with only love in their hearts. She was grounded in her Catholic faith and was a communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Regina is survived by her mother, Mae; her son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Celeste Ferguson; her grandchildren, Brianna, Rayeanne, and Jared Ferguson; great-grandson, Aiden; and her sister, Julie Galimo-Dybacz. She cherished the memory of Julie’s late daughter, Andrea Marie, who was bonded to her aunt Gi as her own daughter, together~forever. She will be remembered by her nephew Roman and his wife Jennifer and their daughter Ashlynn; her aunt Mary, and aunt Marie; cousins, especially Gigi who was also her godchild; and her amazing group of girlfriends who traveled life with her, faced good times and bad, but always… together. She was predeceased by her cousins, Gerald “Jerry” Galimo, and Michael F. Galimo. The family is grateful to Dr. Fred Talerico, and Dr. Merima Ramovic for their empathy and medical expertise; the nurses and staff at the Regional Cancer Center; and the personnel of the St. Elizabeth Emergency Room. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Regina’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 9:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. Interment will follow graveside in Calvary Cemetery.

Regina "Gina" (Galimo) Ferguson

April 28, 1951 - July 29, 2018