Teresa Frances Camesano (Marchetta)

UTICA - Teresa Frances Camesano (Marchetta) passed away peacefully Friday November 11, 2022 at the age of 97. She is survived by her children Theodore, Phyllis, and John; her children’s spouses Joseph (Lam), Kathleen (Mitchell), and Sharon; her grandchildren Janelle, Sarah (Vroman), Laura (DeSantis), and Mark (DeSantis); her grandchildren’s spouses Brian (Fuller), Paul (Vroman), Mithun (Chaubey), and Kathleen (Garman), as well as four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Anthony; and her sister Giovanna (Vanna). Teresa was born to the late John and Adelaide (Pellettieri) Marchetta in Utica, New York on May 12, 1925. She graduated from Proctor High School in 1943. A natural caregiver, Teresa graduated from Faxton Hospital and School of Nursing in 1946 before completing a post-graduate residency at the New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital. She was a highly accomplished professional. After completing her residency, she became part of the first surgical open-heart team at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo. Teresa also led the teaching unit of surgical technicians at Millard Fillmore. She went on to become Supervisor of Surgery at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica. Teresa was also a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Later, she would assist her husband Anthony in his podiatry practice. In her family, Teresa served as the backbone and role model across multiple generations. She raised her children with patience and care, but also a commanding sense of principle. Her high expectations never wavered through life’s lows and highs. Teresa’s grandchildren cherish having grown up around her presence. Her kindness, positivity, and sense of humor helped shape the people they are as adults. Teresa’s entire family will always remember how those traits endured through her entire life and through every circumstance; she taught her loved ones to handle adversity with strength and grace. Teresa excelled as a cook, frequently serving Italian peasant dishes passed down from the Old Country. Her lasagna was a staple of her family’s annual Christmas Eve gathering. Teresa also enjoyed playing golf and bridge with friends, and singing in the Coro Italiano. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Teresa’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay Street. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass.

Teresa Frances Camesano (Marchetta)

May 12, 1925 - November 11, 2022