Teobaldo "Ted" G. Santopietro

Mr. Teobaldo G. "Ted" Santopietro, age 93, of Whitesboro, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on July 10, 1912, Ted was the son of the late Raffaele and Elizabeth (Palazzo) Santopietro. He was raised and educated locally. Mr. Santopietro served his country as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. On May 30, 1945, Ted was married to the former Betty J. Dunn. Mr. Santopietro was a 68-year employee of the Carbone Automotive Group. He began his long tenure there in 1938 as a service manager; in the late 1950's, he headed the Lease Dept. Ted was a well-known employee whose loyalty to his customers and to his company was the core of his work ethic. While Ted was not a Carbone by name, he was considered a member of the family in every other sense of the word. Ted's career with the group - the longest of any employee - typifies his loyalty and stability of character. His family was central in his life. As a father and grandfather, Ted displayed the honesty, trustworthiness, goodness, and wonderful sense of humor that made him such an example in their lives. He was of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Santopietro is survived by his wife, Betty J.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Dawne M. Santopietro of Fairport, NY, and Carol A. and Sonny Cirasuolo of Whitesboro, NY; a son and daughter-in-law, David A. and Cathy Santopietro of Westmoreland, NY; seven grandchildren, Amy Poccia and fianc, Michael Cornell of Fairport, NY, Aaron and Regan Cirasuolo of Whitesboro, NY, Abby Cirasuolo and fianc Mike Morris of Utica, Katie Cirasuolo of Whitesboro, Kristy Santopietro, Carrie Santopietro, and Kelly Santopietro, all of Westmoreland, NY; six great-grandchildren, Taylor, Devin, Alexandra, Sonny, Isabella, and Angelina. Ted is also survived by his sister, Lucy Caporale of Canandaigua, NY. He was predeceased by a brother, Edmund "Eddie" Santopietro. The family offers its gratitude to Dr. Samson Pachikara, Dr. Thomas Mathew, and Dr. Mohammed Raees for their concern and professionalism. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Mr. Santopietro's funeral will commence on Saturday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 from St. Anthony of Padua Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum.

Teobaldo "Ted" G. Santopietro

July 10, 1912 - May 18, 2006