Mrs. Florence A. (Piccione) Hamo

UTICA - Mrs. Florence A. (Piccione) Hamo, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on April 29, 1927, Florence was the daughter of the late Pasquale A. and Mary Rose (Rocco) Piccione. Raised and educated locally, she attended T.R. Proctor High School. On November 25, 1950 she married Raymond J. Hamo with whom she shared 27 years prior to his passing on January 19, 1977. Their loving relationship was the basis for happiness in their home and harmony in parenting their four children. It was a good life, and she held those days in her heart until the end of her life. Florence was first and foremost a mom and housewife, and her family always came first. She also worked part-time positions with Chicago Market, Hemstrought’s Bakery, and Sitrin Health Care Center. She was like a guardian angel, watching over her loved ones with unconditional love. She had faith in the Lord and prayed for any and all people facing trials and tribulations in their lives. She was never focused on her afflictions, and her family always came first. Her door was open, as was her heart, and she was always thankful of others for their kindness. Florence lived and loved her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A wonderful cook and an awesome baker, she taught her daughter-in-law and granddaughter the art and passion. Her life was fulfilling and full of love, and her sense of humor kept her family in line. She could make a tense moment light. She was grateful for the blessing of her four children, honored each of their successes, and was proud of who they became as adults. They brought her much joy. Florence looked forward to celebrating the holiday festivities with her own flair and fine food. Her leisure pursuits included a weekly gathering to play cards with the girls, Peggy Reginelli, the late Carol Battinelli, and the late Lillian Hughes. When one of the area venues provided an opportunity for a night out to dance to live bands, she swept the dance floor like a butterfly. And a Sunday drive, especially to the Adirondacks, was a breath of fresh air. She practiced her Catholic faith as a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where she appreciated the weekly Tuesday Rosary gathering at the Salerno Home. Florence is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laurice and Rick McAllister; her sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond J. Jr. and Susan M. Hamo, Louis E. Hamo, and David J. and Laura L. Hamo; grandchildren, Alex Rau, and Alaina Rau; Arica Hamo, Mathew and Amy Zabek, Sarah and Joseph Doti, and Andrea and Derek Natoli; Eric Hamo, Evan Hamo, and Janelle Hamo; great-grandchild, Roczen; and her brother, Rocco A. Piccione of Utica. She also leaves her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and longtime friend Peggy Reginelli. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis R. and Beatrice Piccione, Charles R. and Doris Piccione, and Dolores Piccone; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carmela and Paul Sardina, Theresa and Robert Marrone, Kathryn and Lawrence Hammill, Antoinette and Frank Yacco, Josephine and Harry Kennedy, and Mary and Dan Olivadoti. In keeping with Florence’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Florence’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday morning at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Florence A. (Piccione) Hamo

April 29, 1927 - December 9, 2018