Assunta M." Susie" (LaValla) Aceto

Mrs. Assunta “Susie” M. (LaValla) Aceto, age 100, formerly of Kossuth Ave., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the St. Joseph Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Born in Suio, Province of San Michele, Italy on August 2, 1909, Susie was the daughter of the late Carmen and Antoinette (Tolone) LaValla. As a young child, on March 7, 1912 she immigrated with her family to the United States and the Utica area, where she was raised and educated. On June 28, 1924 she married Peter Aceto, Sr. with whom she shared nearly 61 years prior to his passing on July 25, 1985; their life together was blessed with love and devotion. During her working years, Susie was employed by the Oneita Knitting Mills and later retired from a machine operator’s position at Mele Manufacturing Company. Her family was the most important aspect of her life, and she put the needs of her loved ones before her own. She was an inspiration to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. A hard working woman, she lived a fulfilling, simple life, and never wished for more. She was the best cook in the world and her healthful family meals were very important to her and contributed to her longevity. With her fluency in Italian, she offered help to people who needed translations. Susie loved animals, reading, and the race track, and playing cards with family and friends, followed by coffee and Italian cookies. She found a special joy in knitting afghans and giving them to her children and grandchildren. But most important was her faith in God which she instilled in her children. At one time she was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church and a member of the St. Cosmo Damian Society. She lived her faith by loving and praying for her fellow man, and never judging or talking about anyone. Susie was an amazing woman. Susie is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Louisa Yozzo and her special friend, Gino Tribuzzio of Utica, Nancy Mancuso of FL, Rita and Robert Toncar of OH, Yolanda DeCrescenzo of FL, and Antoinette Fiore and fiancé, Don Berube, of NH; and her sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael P. and Donna Aceto of Herkimer, and Peter Aceto, Jr. of Deerfield. She mourned the loss of her 3 sons, John Aceto, Joseph L. Aceto, and Anthony S. Aceto; and her daughter, Connie Tritten. She also leaves 33 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and daughters-in-law, Maria Aceto-Pirro and Don of Syracuse, and Diane Aceto of Utica. She was predeceased by her sister, Florence P. Rizzo; her brothers, John LaValla, Joseph “Pop” LaValla, and Anthony “Mighty” LaValla; and her sons-in-law, Joseph Yozzo, Frank DeCrescenzo, Charles Tritten, and Horace Mancuso. The family wishes to acknowledge the love and care provided by the clergy, sisters, and entire staff of the St. Joseph Nursing Home, especially acknowledging her ‘nurses aides’. Visitation will be held Wednesday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Susie’s funeral service will commence on Thursday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Assunta M." Susie" (LaValla) Aceto

August 2, 1909 - March 7, 2010