Ms. Carmella "Tootsie" DeCrisci

Ms. Carmella “Tootsie” DeCrisci, age 79, of Deerfield, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Carmella was born to Vincent DeCrisci and Angela (Capraro) DeCrisci Barilla on July 24, 1936. She also knew the love and respect of her step-father, Joseph Barilla. She attended Proctor High School/Class of 1955 and received a certificate of banking from the University of Rochester. For forty-two years, Carmella was employed by Oneida National Bank. In 1972, she was made an officer of the bank. She was a member of the American Institute of Banking. Carmella was an active member of the Utica Chapter of the Christ Child Organization and she volunteered her time at St. Louis Gonzaga Church. Family and friends were an important part of Carmella’s life. She spent summers at her summer camp on the Black River entertaining those who were near and dear. Carmella was an avid world traveler, visiting several European countries throughout her lifetime with the company of her close friends. She enjoyed music and was known to “cut a rug.” Tootsie loved to bake, knit, crochet and visit the casino on occasion. Carmella is survived by her two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Johanna DeCrisci, of Ellicott City, MD, and Joseph and Kathleen Barilla, of Deerfield; several nieces and nephews, Gina and Brian Farmer, Vincent and Dana DeCrisci, Dana and Robert Murdock, Eugene and Beth DeCrisci; Angela and Gregory Rorick; and several great nieces and great nephews. She is also survived by many cousins and close friends. Carmella was predeceased by her parents; step-father; nephew, Rocco Stephen DeCrisci; and great nephew, Brooks Miles Rorick. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Faxton-St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center, Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., as well as Chorbishop John D. Faris and Deacon Paul Salamy of St. Louis Gonzaga Church for their spiritual guidance. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Carmella’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Those wishing to express an act of kindness may make a donation in Carmella’s memory to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., or the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the service.

Ms. Carmella "Tootsie" DeCrisci

July 24, 1936 - April 14, 2016