Daniel L. Pavese

Mr. Daniel L. Pavese, age 82, of North Utica, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on October 2, 1929, Daniel was the son of the late Donato and Maria (Falatico) Pavese. Raised and educated in Utica, he attended M.V.C.C. after high school. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served his country as an Airman 1st Class in the ranks of the Military Police. On July 11, 1973 he married the former Iris K. Pritchard with whom he shared 26 years until her passing on September 20, 2000; they were a loving couple, considerate of each other’s needs and devoted to their children. As a retired Captain of the Utica Fire Department, Daniel served for many years during his tenure with the Department. He directed and supervised the responses to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies for the city while demonstrating compassion and concern for all citizens in every emergent situation. He also retired from the Masonic Care Community of NY where he worked as a security officer, and additionally held employment as a manager with the Hudson Armored Car & Courier Service. Very loving and affectionate, Daniel was a man of great strength and wisdom, and he dearly enjoyed the time spent with his family, especially during the holidays. He was a true Renaissance Man, steadfast in his convictions, proud of his ancestry and historical traditions of his Italian heritage. He had an innate desire to gain knowledge and to that end, he was an avid reader. He was a gifted artist and was also technologically minded and a member of the photography club, and the astronomy club. He maintained a more than 40-year affiliation with the Masonic Club, and at one time was the Past Master Mason of the Carducci Lodge #924 and a member of the Amicable Lodge #664. Currently, he belonged to the Oriental-Faxton Lodge #224. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Daniel is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Pavese of FL, and Michael and Judy Pavese of SC; his daughters and sons-in-law, Janice Pavese of Utica, Lisa and Todd Fuccillo of New Hartford, and Jodie and Charles DeCosty of Clinton. He also mourned the loss of his son, Vincent D. Pavese, who passed away on January 9, 1993. He also leaves his grandchildren, Cheryl and Wayne Perkins, Brianna Fuccillo, Alyssa Fuccillo, Erika DeCosty, and Jared DeCosty; and his great-grandchildren, Justin Perkins, and Tyler Perkins. He was blessed with many nieces, especially acknowledging Marie A. Capuano of New Hartford, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Garth Pritchard, Rick and Maryann Pritchard, Scott and Thelma Pritchard, and Ross and Suzanne Pritchard; and many special friends. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Norman Capuano, Antoinette and Michael Karpouzes, Carmella “Molly” and Louis Avolio, Roccatella “Rachel” and Joseph Jacopelle, and Anne and Vincent Marchione; and his brothers and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Bridgette Pavese, and Leonardo Pavese. The family is so thankful to the Masonic Care Community of NY, especially the staff of the Westchester Community for the loving care provided to Daniel. Thanks also to his physicians, Dr. Florin Olteanu, Dr. Emile Wassel, and Dr. Kevin McCormick for their professionalism and compassion. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Masonic ritualistic services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 5:00. Daniel’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday at 12:00 noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Vincent D. Pavese Memorial Scholarship Fund; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Committal prayers and interment will take place graveside in Calvary Cemetery Chapel with Military Honors conferred.

Daniel L. Pavese

October 2, 1929 - November 4, 2011