Mrs. Karen Marie (Zumbo) Cittadino

Mrs. Karen Marie (Zumbo) Cittadino, age 49, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in New Hartford on November 5, 1965, Karen was the daughter of Joseph Zumbo and the late Carol (Gibson) Zumbo. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. She continued her education at the Utica School of Commerce. On August 6, 1988 she married her soulmate, Marc A. Cittadino, and they shared a blessed union of 28 years. Inseparable, they were united by love, understanding, and cherished memories. Karen’s love for life was only surpassed by her love for her family; which was the very essence of her being. She was high spirited and sparkled with vitality, which lit up a room when she entered. She had a way of leaving a loving and warm impression on everyone she met. Karen was eclectic in her many interests. She loved cooking and baking, taking great pleasure when hosting family gatherings. She loved music, art, poetry, journal writing, gardening, yoga, pilates, and nature. She created a backyard wildlife sanctuary that was the amazement of friends and family. She also had a passion for photography, particularly wildlife images. It was her unwavering love and devotion for family that carried her throughout her battle with courage and strength. She practiced her faith everywhere she went, and was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Karen is survived by her devoted husband, Marc; her daughter, Karyona Lucia Cittadino; and her son, Marcus Anthony Cittadino. She is also survived by her father, Joseph Zumbo and his wife Carol. She will always be remembered by her sisters, Janet Muter of Ohio, and Francesca Zumbo of Utica; her brothers and sister-in-law, Joseph and Cheryl Zumbo of Utica, Richard Zumbo of FL, and Anthony Zumbo and fiancee Katie Masker of Marcy. Her extended family includes her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, her godchildren, her godfather Vincent Zumbo and his wife Joan, her mother-in-law, Sarah Cittadino, her in-laws, Andrea and Bryan Goldberger, Nicole and Mark Leary, and Scott Cittadino; and her many special friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Carol (Gibson) Zumbo, her paternal grandparents, Bruno and Rose Zumbo; her father-in-law, Joseph A. Cittadino; and her aunt and uncle, Frances and Tony Barberio. Karen’s family would like to thank Fr. Anthony P. LaFache for his loyal friendship, fraternal guidance, and spiritual support. Her family will honor and commemorate Karen’s life at a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Karen’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday evening at 6:00 P.M. at St. Joseph & St. Patrick's Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Fr. Anthony P. LaFache. Her family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of her family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mrs. Karen Marie (Zumbo) Cittadino

November 5, 1965 - July 6, 2015