Mrs. Kathleen J. "Kathy" (McOwen) Carpinella Obituary

Mrs. Kathleen J. “Kathy” (McOwen) Carpinella, age 76, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. At the time of her passing she was in the comfort and care of the Abraham House with those she loved most in her heart. Born in Utica on March 23, 1946, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Jane M. (Myers) McOwen. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. She was proud to have continued her education to receive her LPN and later her Registered Nursing Degree. She furthered her studies and was awarded her Bachelor’s in Sociology from SUNY Utica/Rome campus. On March 8, 1969 she married David A. Carpinella, Sr. The couple knew the strength of their love for each other, and they were inseparable. They were blessed with 3 beautiful children of whom they were so very proud. Kathy began her professional career as a Charge Nurse at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in the Allen Calder Wing and after years of service she retired from the St. Luke’s Home. Kathy will be remembered for the unconditional love she bestowed on her family which was also extended to all who knew her. Her family was her life and the source of her maternal love. She was a Hockey and Skating mom who never missed a practice, game, or performance. Kathy and David shared many memorable times together, camping, kayaking, fishing, and boating. They were especially fond of Oneida Lake and spent many years at their camp at Paradise Cove where they made life long memories with family and friends. When they resided on Sunnyside Drive, and later on Clintonview Blvd, she was the ‘Neighborhood Mom’ with a revolving door that was literally left open. You could always smell delicious food simmering on the stove. It is no surprise that Kathy’s favorite word was “Joy”, truly a feeling she brought into the hearts of all those who were lucky to know her. Kathy’s joy was most evident when in the company of her four grandchildren; they made her world complete. When they were present, you would always find her on the floor engaging, laughing, and playing games with them. With her infectious laugh and silly behavior it was sometimes hard to tell who was the grandchild and who was Grandma (“Mama”)! She loved to play cards, board games, take nature walks and build with blocks! She never left you without a sincere “I love you” and a smile. As a devout Christian, she also shared a personal relationship with the Lord. Kathy’s love, beautiful smile, and bright eyes will live on in those who loved her. Her passing leaves many hearts broken, and a void that will never be filled. Besides her devoted husband, David, Kathy leaves behind and will live in the hearts of her daughter, Lori M. (Carpinella) Wolverton; her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael D. “Mike” and Sally Peters, and David A. Jr. and Jenna Carpinella; her grandchildren who brought her much joy, Anthony, and Michael Wolverton; and Nolan, and Ava Carpinella; and her sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia Crandall, Sally J. Zogby and her late husband Paul Kalil Zogby, and Mary Jane “MJ” and Doug Clancey. She was preceded by her sister Barbara J. “Bobbie” LaBarr, and survived by her brother-in-law, Russell M. LaBarr; her brother and sister-in-law, Thomas “Tom” and Mary Ann McOwen; and her in-laws; MaryLou Carpinella and Jim Obernesser. In addition, she will be remembered by her nieces (and great nieces) and nephews so very loved but too numerous to mention; and her canine companion, Munson and her “adopted daughter” Brenda Mazza who all held a very special place in her heart. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Angelo and Louise (Falchi) Carpinella. The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff of the MVHS at St. Luke’s Healthcare 3rd Floor Allen Calder Wing for the loving kindness they shared with Kathy and her loved ones, as well as MaryLou and Jim, and her sister Mary Jane & Doug for extending extra tender-loving care and support to Dave and Kathy when it was needed most. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kathy’s honor may be directed to The Bluefield Project online at https://www.bluefieldproject.org/donate/ to advance their research to cure Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a disease that diminished Kathy’s mind, but not her heart, or to the Abraham House online at http://www.theabrahamhouse.org/donations/ for the compassionate care and support they provided Kathy during her final days. In celebration of Kathy’s Life, her family invites you to a casual gathering at Cavallo’s Restaurant Wine Bar, 40 Genesee Street, New Hartford, on Monday, June 27th from 5-7 p.m. "This World is not Conclusion. A Species stands beyond - Invisible, as Music - But positive, as Sound -" - Emily Dickinson

Mrs. Kathleen J. "Kathy" (McOwen) Carpinella

March 23, 1946 - June 22, 2022