Alice A. Bendino

UTICA – Alice A. Bendino, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. At the time of her passing, she was in the hearts of those who loved her. Born in Utica on July 12, 1932, Alice was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Anna C. (Contento) Bendino. She attended Roscoe Conkling Elementary School and was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School/Class of 1950. She found employment at the Utica National Insurance, holding an office position from which she retired. Alice possessed a warm and loving heart. A kind and giving woman, she would always tend to the needs of her loved ones. She always comforted those she encountered with a positive word and shared a genuine concern for those she cared for. Somewhat of an adventurer, Alice looked forward to her trips to the beach, and her favorite memories included her annual vacations to Disney. She also enjoyed venturing to New York City and was an avid NY Yankees fan. Being of the Catholic faith, she was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Alice is survived by her sisters, Betty J. Bendino, and Eleanor M. Leone (the late Robert R. “Bob” Leone). She fondly remembered her siblings and their spouses who preceded her, Clara A. and Angelo Papa, Sr., Marie E. Bendino, and Nicholas F. and Gaetana C. “Donna” (Spina) Bendino. She leaves her memory to be cherished by her nieces and nephews, Anna Marie and Peter Decker, Marie and Paul Devins, Donna and Jim DeLaura; and Angelo E. Papa, Jr. and his fiancée Laura Sacco; many great-nieces and great-nephews, especially acknowledging Angelo “A.J.” Papa III and his mother Cyndi Papa; great-great-niece, Aria Rose Papa and her mother Brittani Hill; and cousins. She was additionally predeceased by her nephews, Hon. Louis F. “Louie” Papa, and Robert C. “Bobby” Leone, whom she loved as her own children. The family would like to thank her physician, Amy Gorczynski for the care and compassion she showed Alice. Her family will honor and commemorate her life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Alice’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life, which will commence on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary and Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of the service. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Alice A. Bendino

July 12, 1932 - October 30, 2024