Giovanna "Jennie" Rubino

Giovanna “Jennie” Rubino, age 68, most recently a resident of the Charles T. Sitrin Healthcare Center in New Hartford, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on December 19, 1937, Jennie was the daughter of the late John and Pasqua (Potenza) Rubino. She was raised in Utica and attended local schools. Jennie was affiliated with the Arc Four Seasons Day Services Rome Day Treatment program where she was “a favorite of peers and staff.” She was blessed with a loving and peaceful nature. She enjoyed the company of her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Among her favorite interests, she truly enjoyed pop music and dancing. She also loved going to the movies, especially in the “good old days” when she went to the Rialto with her mom. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Jennie is survived by 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Flora and Carlo DeFazio of Utica, Rose and Ralph Jackson of FL, Jo Lucy and Paul Zakala, and Mary Rubino, all of Rome NY; and a brother, Santo Rubino of Rome NY. Also surviving are her beloved nieces and nephews, Carol Ritchie, Grace and Joseph Bouse, Esther Rindenello, Joseph DeFazio, Daniel Jackson and Ken Salvas, Rose Ann and Joseph Knapik, John and Kristen Jackson, Joyce and Tom Sammons, Sheri and Mark Branco, Richard and Anna Marie Zakala, Gina and Bob Bird, and Paula and Aaron Jones. She also leaves many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by a niece, Irene DeFazio. The family offers its sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the 4th and 5th floors at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center and to Dr. Teng for all the excellent care and attention they provided for Jennie. A special thank you is extended to Glenn Thron and Carol Webb and all the staff at the Arc Four Seasons for their friendship and dedication. Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 6-8 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Jennie’s funeral will commence on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 from the funeral home and at 2:00 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Giovanna "Jennie" Rubino

December 19, 1937 - March 13, 2006