Anne M. (Casullo) Garro

Mrs. Anne M. (Casullo) Garro, age 86, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center. Her loving family was by her side at the time of her passing. Born in Little Falls, NY on September 3, 1919, Anne was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Visconte) Casullo. She was raised and educated in Little Falls. On June 28, 1941, she was joined in marriage with Michael Garro, and moved to Utica shortly after. Anne and Michael enjoyed 42 years of fervent love and devotion for one another, until his passing on October 19, 1982. As a young woman, Mrs. Garro was employed in the Mills Factory in Little Falls. After relocating to Utica, she held a position at General Electric in the Radio Receiver Dept. until the company closed its facility in Utica. While with GE, she performed her duties with dexterity and diligence. Her subsequent positions included Joseph & Feis, and Con Med Corp., from which she retired. A resolute and abiding woman, Anne never missed a day of work. Graced with a serene elegance, Anne was a gentle woman who sought the benevolent qualities in everyone she met. She never spoke ill of anyone. She was stoical and humble in her acceptance of life’s trials, and was well suited in her role as the “peacemaker”. Anne’s domestic hospitality made her home a gathering place for all her loved ones and friends. Holidays and Sundays were especially devoted to such culinary delights as homemade meatballs, tomato pie, salads, and deserts. Anne also enjoyed crocheting and was a woman of meticulous domestic tastes. Anyone who passed her home would notice her fastidious changes of window treatments. Following her retirement, Anne assumed a second vocation of babysitting for the children of various family friends, caring for them as if they were her own. These children also enjoyed Anne’s chicken soup and home cooking and they lovingly referred to her as “nana”. Anne will be remembered for her gentle mannerisms and her soft-spoken words. For many years, she was the designated driver for many of the G.E. girls and in later years, grocery shopped for many of her friends who were unable to get around. Her altruism and generous nature were her hallmarks. Anne was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church. Mrs. Garro is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Ann Garro of Utica; and a daughter, Mary Lourdes Summa of Utica; her beloved grandchildren, Michael and Jean Garro of Utica, Lauren and Stephen Brown of Whitesboro, and Dr. Carissa Summa of Queens, NY.; great-grandchildren, Anna, and Ava. In addition, she leaves a sister, Rosina Scarano of Little Falls; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Jeanette Casullo of Little Falls; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins; her in-laws, Mary Lisi of Utica, and Jean Casullo of NJ. Also surviving are many dear and cherished friends too numerous to mention, but especially acknowledging special family friends Joanna Greco, and Bev and Hank DePerna. Anne was predeceased by two brothers, Phillip and John Casullo, who both died in childhood; a sister, Rocchina Smizzi and her husband, Joseph; a brother, Lawrence Casullo; a brother-in-law, Frank Scarano; and her in-laws, George and Lena Garro, Rocco and Rose Garro, John and Rosemary Garro, Joseph Garro, Rose and Thomas Ciccone, and Joseph Lisi. The family offers its heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center, Dr. Thomas Ryan, and a host of special friends who showed their concern and offered their prayers for Anne throughout the years. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 4-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Anne’s honor to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or The American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mrs. Garro’s funeral will commence on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.

Anne M. (Casullo) Garro

September 3, 1919 - July 26, 2006