Mrs. Catherine R. (Massicci) Marconi

Mrs. Catherine R. “Katie” (Massicci) Marconi, age 82, went home to the Lord as she passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family at her side. Born in Little Falls on August 4, 1933, Catherine was the daughter of the late Anthony & Rose (Aldi) Massicci. She also knew the love of her mother’s second husband, Anthony Carnival. On May 2, 1952 she married James “Jimmy” Marconi with whom she shared 64 years. They were always together and devoted to each other until the very end. Katie worked as a sales woman at the Lerner Shop, and rose to the position of Assistant Manager. Her organizational skills and analytical abilities allowed her to accept a position at the Oneida National/Fleet Bank. She then relocated to Key Bank where she was a teller at their downtown location, at their satellite within the General Electric Broad St. location, and lastly at the Riverside Mall. She was proud to retire as a manager. Katie loved children and she loved to hear from them and visit with them. Her home, just like her workplace, was organized and well kept. Her generosity was seen when she baked red velvet cakes for the Fire Cadets because she was so proud of them and made batches of zucchini loaves for her fellow parishioners at St. Anthony’s Church. Katie loved fun times with family, and for every celebration she was encouraged to prepare her signature spinach balls because they were everyone’s favorite. Katie’s home parish was Historic Old St. John’s Church. She prayed to the Lord for guidance and attended Mass daily at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. She held a special adoration and devotion to St. Anthony and St. Jude. Katie is survived by her husband, Jim; and her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and John Kariam of Nevada. She was a proud and wonderful Nana to her grandson Jonathan James Kariam and his wife Chelsea, both members of the United States Coast Guard. Her extended family includes her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, godchildren, cousins, and in-laws, Theresa Nassar, Congetta Toukatly, Annette Rozakis, Marie and James Grafasi, and Carol Marconi. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Pat Massicci; her in-laws; and her dear friend, Anna Joseph. The family extends appreciation to Dr. Celesta Hunsicker for her compassion and personal concern; and the staff of the ICU and the 2nd Floor at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center for the outstanding care they provided. Jim extends special thanks to Katie’s nieces and nephews, Kelly, Anne and David, who showed so much love and family support. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Catherine’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. John Buehler. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Catherine R. (Massicci) Marconi

August 4, 1933 - June 13, 2016