Mr. Frederick T. Artessa Jr.

SAUQUOIT - Mr. Frederick T. Artessa, Jr., age 44, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side, after a 10 year battle with liver disease. Born in New Hartford on July 21, 1972, Frederick was the son of Frederick T. Artessa, Sr. and Cynthia A. Colenzo. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School/Class of 1990. Fred shared in a loving relationship with his fiancee, Dawn Fitzgerald. Fred enjoyed various positions in the food and beverage industry. He had a tremendous work ethic and energy up until his illness. He was generous, loving, kind-hearted, and he always thought of others’ needs before his own. He was extremely loyal and devoted to all his family members and friends. He was a gentle soul, and he enjoyed the serenity of the outdoors and the beauty of the wildlife that surrounded him. He loved fishing, tending to his aquariums, and caring for his cat, Sophia. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Fred is survived by his fiancee, Dawn Fitzgerald, and her children who he loved as his own, Devon Fitzgerald, Dylan Fitzgerald, and Dylan’s son, Carter; his mother, Cindy A. Colenzo of North Utica and Connecticut; and his father, Fred T. Artessa, Sr. and Sheila Finnegan Mastrovito of Sauquoit. He also leaves his aunts and uncles, Thomas F. Artessa Sr., Gary M. and Christine M. Artessa, Donna M. Artessa-Creedon and her husband Bernie, Jr., Andrew and Jan Colenzo, and Frank Gerace; his many wonderful cousins, especially acknowledging Tommy F. Artessa Jr., Karri M. Artessa-Geffert and her husband Joseph and their son Joey, Carleen V. Creedon, Jason Colenzo, Jessica and Justin Dutch, and Bianca Artessa; and a host of many special friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Carmen A. Artessa and Joy Craig; and his maternal grandparents, Anthony Colenzo and Lucille Colenzo-Gerace. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Fred’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday evening at 7:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Sister Betty Giarrusso, CSJ officiating the ceremony. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Frederick T. Artessa Jr.

July 21, 1972 - May 27, 2017