Vincent A. Gianotti

Mr. Vincent A. Gianotti, age 95, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the St. Joseph Nursing Home with his family by his side. Born in Utica on February 18, 1913, Vincent was the son of the late Albert and Ida (Lucia) Gianotti. He was raised and educated in Utica and was a 1932 graduate of Utica Free Academy. On September 1, 1941 he married the former Mary Morice with whom he shared 67 years in a union devoted not only to each other but to family life as well; Vinnie and Mary were well suited to each other and shared a common way of life. During his working career, Mr. Gianotti was employed by the New York State Department of Labor where he began as a field investigator. He was promoted to senior investigator in recognition of his commendable work ethic, and his excellence was rewarded as he accepted the position of supervisor of labor standards. He was proud of his overview of 9 counties and during his career he received many citations. He participated in a number of in-service courses on training and development, and most significant to him was the completion of a course in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University. His dedicated and faithful service came to completion in September of 1976 after 31 loyal years of service to the State of New York, his co-workers, and the people he served. Vincent was a true family man. He shared a wonderful life with his wife and the blessing of his two daughters completed his life. As the years unfolded, he and his family grew to include two sons-in-law and his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. With a desire to stay up-to-date and well-informed, he was an accomplished reader of news articles, especially “Newsweek” magazine, a hobby he followed until recent days. He especially enjoyed discussing politics, and also found pleasure in a family game of pinochle. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, the International Association of Machinists (IAM), the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the East Side Senior Center, and a longtime parishioner of St. Agnes Church. Vincent is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters and sons-in-law, Edith and Theodore A. Camesano, and Francine and Donald J. Lazzaro, all of Whitesboro; his grandchildren, Lisa Camesano and her husband, Dr. John Byers of MA, Beth and James Hua of NJ, Donald J. Lazzaro, Jr. and his wife, Kinga Kobialka of Buffalo, and Marianne Lazzaro and her husband, Jonathan Grandusky of Syracuse; and his great-grandchildren, John Ryan and Andrew Theodore; Alex Chi-Yang, Alan Chi-Zhong, and Zoe Anne; Sofia Maria; and Jonathan Vincent, as well as the anticipation of his 8th great-grandchild. Survivors also include his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and sisters-in-law, Deva M. Morice, and Madeline Morice. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy and Patrick Fiore, and Antoinette and Harry Massaro; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Carmen and Filippa Gianotti, and Russell and Rose Gianotti; and his in-laws, Fannie and Roger Fontana, Salvatore Morice, Anna Marie and Theodore C. “Ted” Camesano, Charles Morice, and Michael A. and Marie Morice. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of the 3rd floor at the St. Joseph Nursing Home; their kindness and attentiveness in caring for Vincent was so comforting; Sister Patricia and the Carmelite sisters for their compassionate and special care; and Fr. David Sambor for his prayers and anointments. Visitation will be held Tuesday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Knights of Columbus will assemble at 5:30 for a prayer service. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Vincent’s honor to the St. Joseph Nursing Home; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Vincent’s funeral service will commence on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Vincent A. Gianotti

February 18, 1913 - January 18, 2009