Mrs. Mary D. (Arciero) Coriale Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

UTICA – Mrs. Mary D. (Arciero) Coriale, age 99, went home to the Lord and those who preceded her on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. At the time of her passing, those she loved most were in her heart. Born in Utica on December 29, 1922, Mary was the daughter of the late Anthony G. and Laura (Pernicotti) Arciero. She attended Brandegee Elementary School and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, Class of 1940. On July 13, 1946, Mary wed Benjamin F. Coriale, Jr., the love of her life. During their 53 years of marriage, Ben and Mary were always together and family was their first priority. Even after Ben’s passing on October 9, 1999, Mary remained true to him and loved him until the last day of her life. Mary’s work ethic reflected the values of those who lived through the hardships of the Great Depression: personal responsibility, humility, and faithful commitment. She entered the work force as a seamstress at the Oneita Knitting Company where she sewed apparel for soldiers serving in World War II. She was then employed at the National Auto Company in the Warehouse Department and went on to the General Electric Company as an Assembler in the Radio/Receiver Facility on Bleecker Street. She subsequently worked in the Dietary Department at the Masonic Home, where she demonstrated an admirable work ethic and formed lasting friendships with her co-workers. As the matriarch of her family, Mary taught her children values they will always carry with them. She was loving but stood her ground and was a disciplinarian guided by love and good intentions. An excellent baker and fabulous cook, Mary blended her talents together to make wonderful meals for her family. She was a meticulous and creative person who took great pride in her home and personal appearance. She also had the gift of making people laugh, making humorous remarks without realizing how funny she could be. She enjoyed games of chance and socializing, but she had the best times on holidays, especially Christmas Eve, the 4th of July, and any time her family gathered for special occasions. As a devout Roman Catholic, Mary prayed the Rosary and kept others in her prayers, especially her family. She was devoted to her patron St. Theresa. She was a lifelong member and communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mary is survived by her children and their spouses, Benjamin F. III “Benny” and Ann Coriale, Anthony L. Sr. and Barbara Coriale, and Carm and Joseph Artessa Jr.; she held close to her heart the memory of her daughter, Darlene R. (Coriale) Morgan who passed away on November 18, 2006. She also leaves her son-in-law, Ronald P. Morgan; her grandchildren, Dr. Michael M. and Mariangela Coriale, Danielle L. Coriale and Ross Barrett; Anthony L. Jr. and Diana Coriale, Dr. David B. Coriale; CPA/Joseph III and Sarah Artessa, Mark and Megan Artessa, and Gina and William Bienkowski; great-grandchildren, Victor M. Coriale, Nicholas S. Coriale, and Michael M. Coriale Jr.; William R. Barrett; Michael A. Coriale; Isabella Coriale, and Dominick Coriale; Jacob Artessa; Evan, Nicholas, Reese, and Alex Artessa; and Christopher, and Shawn Bienkowski. She was preceded by her sister and brother-in-law, Ann Caroline and Joseph Tartaglia; and brother and sister-in-law, Philip A. and Philomena Arciero. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. The family extends their sincere appreciation to Dr. Thomas John, primary physician; and the staff of the Sitrin Health Care Center/Mulberry Household, especially Lisa and Savannah, for their compassionate care. The family will honor and commemorate her life privately. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St., where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of the Mass. In lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions in Mary’s honor may be considered to Feed Our Vets online at www.feedourvets.org/donate; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary D. (Arciero) Coriale

December 29, 1922 - August 3, 2022