Mrs. Theresa (Gentile) Sansone

Mrs. Theresa (Gentile) Sansone, age 81, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Siegenthaler Center with her loving family by her side. Theresa was born in Utica on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1930, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Spatuzzi) Gentile. She was raised and educated in Utica and in later years continued her studies through Business courses. On August 19, 1950 she married Paul Sansone with whom she shared over 50 years in a blessed and devoted union until his passing on July 30, 2003. Theresa used her talents as a bookkeeper to start her working career at Woolworths on Mohawk Street. After being promoted to the first female Store Manager, she was later transferred to their New Hartford location. She was organized, hard-working, meticulous in her home, and economical and frugal in managing a household. Theresa loved her family and was happiest when they were all together. She was not only their matriarch, she was the cornerstone. She was proud of her children and her personal growth in the business world. She enjoyed helping her son Joe “keep the books” for the family business “Sansone Racing Stable” which her husband founded. She also was fond of flowers and gardening around her house. Theresa is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marlene A. and Gary R. Dockens of Oneida; her son, Joseph P. “Joe” Sansone and Laurie A. Roberts of Vernon; and her grandchildren, David Michael Marshall, Kimberly Ann Marshall, and Jennifer L. Sansone. In addition, she leaves her sisters and brother-in-law, Marie C. Talento, and Violet and John Distante, all of Utica; her nieces and nephews, with special mention of those with whom she shared a special closeness, Diane Woods, Jim Jr. and Mary Ann Talento, and David and Anita Picente; her great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and brother-in-law Paul Raymond of New Hartford. She was predeceased by her in-laws Grace Raymond, James M. Talento Sr., John and Nellie Simonetti, and Mike Sansone. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00-4:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In honor of Theresa and the staff of the Siegenthaler Center who offered her tender care and comfort, please consider memorial contributions to the Siegenthaler Center; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Theresa’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Theresa (Gentile) Sansone

December 24, 1930 - September 4, 2012