Evelyn G. (Casper) Jweid

Mrs. Evelyn G. (Casper) Jweid, age 82, of Utica, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Heritage Health Care Center with the love and support of her family. Born in Utica on July 20, 1926, Evelyn was the daughter of the late James and Fedwa (Gaspard) Casper. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. She furthered her studies at the Utica School of Commerce. On September 28, 1947 she married Louis J. Jweid; they were loving, accepting, and light-hearted in their 61-year marriage. Prior to raising her children, she had worked for the New York Central Railroad. After devoting years to her children and home, she returned to a well-suited position as cashier at Chicago Market and then at Chanatry’s Supermarket at the main French Road location. Evelyn took pride in having a well-kept home. She was very hospitable, a great entertainer, and was artful and traditional in her culinary skills. She enjoyed life, knew laughter, and was often the life of the party. She especially cherished family get-togethers. But her most valued virtue was her selfless giving. Her family roles were so important to her and she was loved and admired for being a loving daughter, wonderful sister, devoted wife, and a truly outstanding mother and grandmother, as well as a respected aunt to her nieces and nephews. For recreation, she enjoyed bowling, card games, games of chance, and ceramics, sharing her hand made treasures with all. She was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Louis; her daughters and son-in-law, Donna Vitagliano of Utica, Elaine Terrell of Riverdale, NY, and Joanne and James Millson, Sr. of Clinton; and her son and daughter-in-law, George and Patricia Jweid of New Hartford. Surviving are her grandchildren, including Elise Terrell, David Terrell; James Millson, Jr., and Jessica Millson; George Jweid, and Danielle Jweid; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Elias and Evelyn Casper of MD, and Edward and Joyce Casper of New Hartford; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Raymond Morse, Anna Wakeel, Alice and Sam Mekel, Agnes and Vincent “Whitey” Cerro, Mary and Jim Bates, Roseann Jweid, Jean Zombik, and Francis Jweid. She also leaves her longtime friend and cousin, Bertha Nassif, and Barb and Camille Jasinski who were devoted in their friendship to Evelyn. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Casper, and Dolores Cougan Morse; her brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Lu Casper; and her brother-in-law, George Jweid. The family extends appreciation to the staff of the Heritage Health Care Center, especially 2South and Michelle, for the love and support given to Evelyn and her family; and Dr. Raouf Kodsy for his personal attention and empathy to Evelyn’s needs. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 4:00-7:00 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 contributions in Evelyn's honor to the Abraham House; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Evelyn’s funeral service will commence on Friday morning at 11:00 from the funeral home and at 12:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Evelyn G. (Casper) Jweid

July 20, 1926 - September 29, 2008