Violet J. (Spaziani) Talerico

Mrs. Violet J. (Spaziani) Talerico, age 85, formerly of Caroline St., Yorkville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on June 26, 1921, Violet was the daughter of the late John P. and Victoria M. (Olite) Spaziani. She was raised and educated locally. On May 30, 1959, she was united in marriage with Joseph A. “Toots” Talerico, with whom she shared a blessed union of 31 years until his passing on June 14, 1990. Violet was employed in the shipping department at J.B. Wells Dept. Store for 21 years, until her marriage. She then embarked upon a rewarding life as a loving homemaker. She possessed a quiet and unassuming nature, but allowed her generous and creative personality to be known to those closest to her heart. She was an adored aunt and person of great concern. Violet was a talented baker and prepared many outstanding trays of her delicate and plentiful cookies, especially for her dear friend Msgr. Flanagan in whatever community he was serving. Her heart and deep faith was found at her parish, Sacred Heart. Although her funeral will be held along with her brother-in-law in his home parish, her pastor and dear friend will celebrate her life. Violet is survived by her sister, Agnes Tomaino of Utica. Her brother-in-law, Peter S. Tomaino, passed away the following day, Friday, December 8, 2006. Surviving are nieces and nephews especially acknowledging the children of her late sister, Marie Fraccola, who considered Violet as their second mother, Jeanette and Mariano Penge, Janice and David Frank, Joseph and Lorraine Fraccola, Lois and Patrick Joyce, and Louis and Marie Fraccola; many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, and a special cousin, Ted Spaziani. She is also survived by her in-laws, Thada Spaziani, Agnes and Frank LoConte, Theresa and Dick Pitrel, and Tina Talerico. Violet was special friends with Jim and Patty Yule, and Millie Metro who visited her with great devotion. She was predeceased by her sister, Marie J. Fraccola; her brother, John T. Spaziani; and in-laws, Frank, Salvatore and James Talerico and Elizabeth "Tina" Grande. The family wishes to thank the caretakers at St. Luke's Home, especially Clark East, and to Msgr. John Flanagan and his sisters for their friendship and spiritual support. Visitation for Violet and her brother-in-law, Peter S. Tomaino, will be held today (Sunday) from 2-5 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Mrs. Talerico's funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Violet J. (Spaziani) Talerico

June 26, 1921 - December 7, 2006