Serafina "Sarah" Pettinato

Serafina “Sarah” Pettinato, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Sadie”, age 83, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 with the love and support of her family. Serafina was born in Utica on February 26, 1929, the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (Chiellino) Pettinato. She was raised and educated locally. In her earlier years, Sarah worked at the Augusta Knitting Mill. She was a warm, vibrant woman who loved to socialize. She was involved with a swim program at Camp Wilton, bowling, Special Olympics, and Exceptional Arts and Pet Therapy. She was talented in the art of decorating, especially her room. She was loved and well cared for while she resided at the York Street IRA Residential Care Facility. Sarah participated in leisure activities, especially shopping at the mall, going to the movie theater, community outings, and religious activities. And she so enjoyed her family and the times she spent at gatherings with her loved ones. She attended services at Historic Old St. John’s Church. Sarah is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Louis Papale of Utica; her brother and sister-in-law, Anthony D., Jr. and Marilyn Pettinato of Utica; many nieces and nephews including Frank and Rosalind Macri, Anthony Macri, Michael A. Jeamel, Frank and Margaret Papale, Ralph and Shawna Papale, Barbara and Michael Pellegrino, Sharon and Jay Garfinkel, Antonette and Bill Melvin, PhD., and Anthony P. Pettinato and Kimberly Jaquier; and her great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her infant sister, Josephine; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Flora and Rocco Macri, and Lucy and John Jeamel; and her great-nephew, Michael P. Pellegrino. The family is grateful and thankful to staff of the Central New York DSO York Street IRA, especially Edie, Debbie, and April; nurse Connie Cavo, Physical Therapist Diane, Marcy Day Program Staff; and a special word of appreciation for her caretakers who made Sarah’s life as full, content, and happy as possible. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-6:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Serafina’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday afternoon at 12:00 from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Serafina "Sarah" Pettinato

February 26, 1929 - June 5, 2012