Roxann T. (Orcutt) Moore

NEW YORK MILLS - Mrs. Roxann T. (Orcutt) Moore, age 69, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Oneida, NY on October 23, 1948, Roxann was the daughter of John and Margaret (Colway) Orcutt. Raised and educated in Oneida, she graduated from MVCC where she received an Associate degree in Business. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY. On March 29, 2006 she married Joseph DeSantis with whom she shared 12 years in a loving union. At one time Roxann held a position at Utica Mutual. She subsequently held employment as Department Manager at the Bank of New York Mellon, the position from which she retired. A very outgoing person, she was opinionated and freely offered her advice. Although she adhered to her convictions, she never held a grudge. The eldest of 12 siblings, Roxann dedicated her youth to helping her family in raising her 11 siblings. She loved to cook, and everyone will have fond memories of her “mystery soup”. She looked forward to winters spent in Florida where she participated in fitness classes and line dancing. She had an easy rapport with people, a necessary attribute for the years she spent selling Lia Sophia jewelry. She also enjoyed listening to National Public Radio (NPR). Roxann practiced her Catholic faith at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s Church. Roxann is survived by her husband, Joseph; and her son, Matheau Moore and his wife Emily Noble of Westernville, Ohio. She cherished the memory of her son Brian Moore who preceded her. She also leaves her grandson, Joey Moore. She held close to her heart the memory of her grandson, Joey Moore who also preceded her. She will be remembered by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine and Joe Joseph of Utica, Barbara and Bob Flores of AZ, Patricia and Richard Hubbard of Cazenovia, and Maureen and Joe Marris of Amherst NY, Gene and William Barley of Durhamville NY; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen Orcutt and spouse Ailton de Mendenca Filho of Durhamville NY, Mark and Catherine Orcutt of Toronto, Canada, Thomas Orcutt and his wife Lisa Hogan of Syracuse, and Andrew and Maria Orcutt of Naples, FL; her step-children, Dawn and Joe Halub of NC, Julie and Tom Clark of NC, Joseph and Heather DeSantis of GA, and Adam and Cecelia DeSantis of NY Mills; 8 step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, many in-laws including Paul Block; and friends, PK Davé and Joelle Bolam who offered their loving support to Roxann. She was predeceased by her brother, John Orcutt; and her sister, Connie Orcutt. In keeping with Roxann’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s Church in NY Mills where her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Arthur Krawczenko. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass.

Roxann T. (Orcutt) Moore

October 23, 1948 - September 24, 2018