Mrs. Antoinette "Toni" (Miliellie) Carbone

UTICA - Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” (Miliellie) Carbone, age 71, succumbed to complications of ovarian cancer. At the time of her passing, her dear friend Pamela was by her side. Born in Utica on October 22, 1946, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Anthony R. and Genevieve F. “Jennie” (Spina) Miliellie. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1964. On November 4, 1972 she married Angelo D. “Butch” Carbone with whom she shared 35 years prior to his passing on January 10, 2008. Toni began her working career at Mohawk Valley Community College as secretary to Roy Mitchell, Professor and Dean Emeritus. She remained in administration as Executive Assistant to MVCC President Dr. Michael I. Schafer and his successor Dr. Randall VanWagoner as well as secretary to the Board of Trustees, retiring in 2011. While working at the college she continued her studies and earned an Associate degree. She was inducted into the MVCC Hall of Fame in 2016. Many would also remember Toni as a familiar face as an associate at Macy’s Department Store. Toni was the bright light in so many people’s lives, particularly family and co-workers. She was a devoted and compassionate daughter and was beloved by a plethora of friends from various walks of life. She was blessed with adventure and insight through her many travels and, as we all know, was an avid Yankees fan. Toni was a woman aware of her strong points and shortcomings; with bravery and confidence, she followed a path that led to a plentiful life and a prominent profession. Antoinette is survived by her lifelong friend, Pamela Nigro, who was faithfully by her side; her numerous cousins including Philip and Frances Pandolf and their children; Dan and Carmellita Vanno, Anna Rose Sansone, Roseann Starsiak and Michele Enright, as well as her second cousins; and her in-laws, Gerri and Edward Dickinson, Jackie Mutch, and Cindy and Paul Mitchell, several nieces, nephews and godchildren. Toni was favored with many friendships, but foremost and forever in her heart were Patty and Buddy Gigliotti and the Forty-Sixers. Many thanks to Dr. Amy Gorczynski and her associate Dawn who were amazing. Toni trusted Dr. Amy and took comfort in her compassion. Dr. Mary Cunningham of Syracuse whose knowledge Toni respected during her journey, as well as her Nurse Practitioner, Suzanne, who was so kind and helpful, and the Chemo nurses, Lisa and Karen, as well as other staff members of their office. The Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center personnel of various departments who tended to Toni with an angelic touch. The family honored and commemorated Toni’s life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Antoinette’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of the Rosary Church where her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Tom Servatius. Inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Toni’s honor may be considered to the Mohawk Valley Community College/Raymond Nigro Scholarship Fund or the Stevens-Swan Humane Society online at https://stevens-swan.org; envelopes will be available at the service.

Mrs. Antoinette "Toni" (Miliellie) Carbone

October 22, 1946 - February 7, 2018