George S. Marchitelli

Mr. George S. Marchitelli, age 84, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief illness. His loving family was by his side at the time of his passing. Born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1922, George was the son of the late Stefano and Antoinette (Policelli) Marchitelli. When he was an infant, his family moved to Utica where he grew up. After completing his education in local schools, he attended the Bulova School of Watchmaking in New York City where he learned the craft and skills that would be the foundation of his career. On September 24, 1949 he was joined in marriage with the former Carrie M. Marcantonio with whom he has shared a 57-year union. George and Carrie were deeply devoted to one another in a relationship that was filled with mutual love, steadfast loyalty and true companionship. Mr. Marchitelli was a highly respected and successful jeweler and watchmaker, well known and admired throughout the community as a craftsman and artisan of great expertise and excellent reputation. As the owner and operator of George’s Watch Shop on Mohawk St. for 40 years, he was one of only two or three individuals in the central NY area who could provide trained and professional services as both jewelry maker and watchmaker. He retired in 2001. As leisure activities, George loved all sports. In particular, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer, and he also enjoyed following almost any sport as spectator and fan. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church where he belonged to the parish’s Holy Name Society. Mr. Marchitelli is survived by his wife, Carrie; a sister, Mary Tassino who currently resides at the St. Joseph Nursing Home; and two brothers, Carmen M. Marchitelli of Utica, and John A. Marchitelli of New Hartford. In addition, he is survived by his nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Josephine Fanelli, Carrie Lindsey, Vito Molè, and Salvatore Molè, all of Utica; a number of great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and his in-laws, Grace M. Marchitelli of New Hartford, Delores K. Marchitelli, and Theresa Marcantonio, both of Utica; and many special friends. George was predeceased by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Charles Urbanski, Rose J. and Charles Urbanski, and Carmella “Alice” and Joseph B. Salerno; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank S. and Jenny Marchitelli, Nicholas F. Marchitelli, Joseph and Rose Marchitelli, Henry Marchitelli, and Rudolph A. Marchitelli; and his in-laws, Grace A. Marchitelli, Pauline Marchitelli, Ralph Tassino, John and Dorothy Marcantonio, Frank and Jennie Marcantonio, Antoinette Coppola, Josephine Marcantonio, and Elvera Molè. Visitation will be held today (Tuesday) from 5-8 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 George’s honor to St. Anthony of Padua Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mr. Marchitelli’s funeral will commence on Wednesday at 12:00 noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

George S. Marchitelli

February 25, 1922 - June 25, 2006