Mrs. Antonia (Angelucci) Barile

Mrs. Antonia (Angelucci) Barile, age 89, went home to the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 in the privacy of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in the town of Ausonia in the Province of Frosinone in central Italy on October 28, 1925, Antonia was the daughter of the late Nicola and Lucia (Varone) Angelucci. On August 28, 1948 she married Italo F. Barile, a good man with whom she shared the blessing of 60 years. In 1973 they immigrated to the United States and settled in Utica seeking a new opportunity and to join her family. A highlight of their time together was the renewing of their nuptial vows on their 50th wedding anniversary. Her beloved Italo passed away on March 22, 2010. As many immigrants of her era, Antonia worked as a seamstress at the Joseph & Feiss Company. She was steady and dependable in her vocation, dedicating 14 years to the company. Antonia was a woman of determination, strength of character, and stamina. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother so proud of her daughter who graced her life with admiration and companionship, and her beautiful granddaughters, her little “Picciottes”. She knew how to sacrifice to have a comfortable home and food on the table, some of which was the bounty of her garden. She found joy in feeding others and watching their expressions as they enjoyed the savory taste of her cooking. She also had wonderful memories of festive entertaining during earlier years at her original homestead on Blandina Street. She honored her Italian heritage through her traditional cuisine and her conversations which were conveyed by her own ‘translations’ that were bona fide forms of endearment. Her friends and family hold fond memories of her many acts of love, good will, and generosity. She was also a joyous, free-spirited person with a fancy for dancing, singing, levity, and laughter. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and with her creative skills she tailored her own wardrobe. As a child of the Great Depression, her watchful eye insured that nothing went to waste. Antonia prayed to her favorite saint, Santa Maria del Piano of Ausonia and recited her religious supplications to renew herself each day. Antonia is survived by her daughter, Maria Christina Barile of Frankfort with whom she shared a home; her grandchildren, Cathy and Jason Duffy, and Antoniette and Anthony Belmonte, all of Frankfort; and her great-grandchildren, Nicholas Duffy, and Adrianna Belmonte. She also leaves many nieces, and nephews with special mention of John, Luciano, and Angelo Cappelli; great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sister-in-law, Michelina Angelucci, and her dear friends, Josephine Fimmano and Lydia Zegarelli. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Ersilia and Michael Cappelli, Pasquelina and Fortunato Varone, and Maria and Vincenzo Papa; and her brother, Antonio Angelucci. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Antonia’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday evening at 7:00 at the funeral home with Rev. James Cesta officiating the ceremony. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Antonia (Angelucci) Barile

October 28, 1925 - April 5, 2015