Mrs. Dorothy C. "Dot" (Gelfuso) Battelene

Mrs. Dorothy C. “Dot” (Gelfuso) Battelene, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Utica on October 5, 1931, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (Gambino) Gelfuso. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1949. On June 2, 1951 she married Donald E. Battelene and shared with him 45 years in a union blessed with unity in all endeavors of their life. Dot was an intelligent and independent woman. She worked for an independent accounting and auditing firm, as well as the Department of Commerce; in both jobs she held office responsibilities. She subsequently held a position at the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center as a receptionist, a job she carried out with hospitality and kindness. She always had a smile upon her face and affectionately greeted people with the touch of her hand. Her generosity of heart and thoughtfulness will be well-remembered. Dot had many “isms” and life lessons that she shared with her family, especially her grandchildren. She attended and applauded her grandchildren’s events and was known by all their friends. Her loss has impacted her loved ones and friends she held dear over the years. Holidays and special events of the season were important to Dot and she honored them with family celebrations. She had a regimented life style and her daily routine included solving crossword puzzles, reading magazines and books, and keeping an immaculate home. She was a faithful and faith-filled woman who recited a daily litany of prayers in praise and petitions to the Lord. She attended weekly Mass as a parishioner of St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church. Looking back at her life, Dot’s children were her greatest joy: her daughter surpassed her mom’s expectations in life, she was always proud of her late son’s talents, and she beamed with joy for the blessing of her grandchildren. She held them in her heart and she played a part in every phase of their lives. Dorothy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Renae and Cole Henderson of Jamesville. She always cherished the memory of her son, Ronald D. Battelene, who passed away on May 29, 2004. She also leaves her cherished grandchildren, Erika and Nelson Matos, and Courtney Henderson; Chad Battelene and his mother Carolyn Battelene; her great-granddaughter, Juliana Renae; and her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Christine Gelfuso who were her best friends. Her extended family includes her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Harold F. and Clara Battelene; and her wonderful neighbors who watched over her with so much concern. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Jane and William Dillon. The family is grateful to the New York State Troopers for their compassion and concern; the First Responders, and all those who assisted during a difficult time. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00-8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to St. Mary’s Academy in Baldwinsville for a Scholarship Fund where her daughter is the principal and Dot was always proud of her accomplishment, online at http://www.smabville.org; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Dorothy’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Dorothy C. "Dot" (Gelfuso) Battelene

October 5, 1931 - August 3, 2016