Dominic J. "Duke" Trotta

Mr. Dominic J. "Duke" Trotta, age 86, formerly of 1601 Depeyster St., Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at the Masonic Care Community of NY where he had been a resident since 2003. Born in Watertown, NY on October 12, 1921, Dominic was the son of the late Louis and Lena (Sachetta) Trotta. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. He subsequently furthered his education, earning an Associate’s Degree. A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. On Christmas Day, 1943, he was joined in marriage to the former Antoinette A. Mineo, with whom he shared a 51 year union until her passing on Christmas Day, 1994. Dominic was the owner and operator of the Mid State Air Conditioning Company for many years. He was also the owner and proprietor of the Spring-Trotta Insurance Agency from 1965 until he sold the business. During his younger days he enjoyed hunting. He also took pleasure in bowling competitively on leagues for many years. He was a member of the American Legion and a communicant of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish. Dominic is survived by his daughters and their families, Diane and Anthony Sacco of Troy, MI, and Rita Trotta and Paul Hazelton of Framingham, MA; his sons and daughter-in-law, Richard D. “RT” Mineo-Montana-Trotta of Utica, Dr. Daniel J. and Anne Trotta of Wheaton, IL, and Michael A. Trotta of Manhattan and Litchfield, Ct; his grandchildren, Karen Shanahan, David Sacco, Marcia Kelson, Robert Trotta, and Elizabeth Trotta; and his 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Frank Talerico; his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Olive Trotta; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and his sister-in-law, Carmella Mineo of Utica. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Minnie and Joseph Cavallero of Florida. The family offers heartfelt thanks to Dominic’s caregivers, Gail Coons and Shirley Walters for their assistance and understanding. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00-12:00 noon at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Dominic’s honor to the American Heart Association or a charity of choice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Dominic’s funeral service will commence on Monday at 12:00 noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with military honors. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Dominic J. "Duke" Trotta

October 12, 1921 - December 20, 2007