Livio F. "Lee" Marcantonio

Mr. Livio F. “Lee” Marcantonio, age 90, of Utica, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Charles T. Sitrin Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on December 23, 1920, Livio was the son of the late Rocco and Elvira (Colacicco) Marcantonio. Raised and educated locally, he attended T.R. Proctor High School. He furthered his education at the New York State Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences (now known as M.V.C.C.) where he earned his Associates Degree in engineering. He also attended the University of Wisconsin. A proud veteran of World War II, he served his country honorably from 1942-1945 with the 11th Air Force. On June 21, 1947 he married the former Mary A. Spina with whom he shared 64 years as a devoted husband and loving father. During his working life, Lee was the senior design engineer for Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company. Drawing on his innovative vision, he was credited with many patents in pneumatics and hydraulics. He went on to enjoy a successful lifetime career at CP until his retirement in 1981. Lee was also an avid outdoorsman with an affinity for the Adirondack Mountains. He designed and built his own summer home which he and his family enjoyed together at Big Moose Lake for many years. Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; his son, Brian L. Marcantonio along with his loving companion Ms. Karen Ganci of Frankfort; and his grandchildren, Gina M. Marcantonio, and Brian L. Marcantonio, Jr., both of Frankfort. Always close to his heart was the memory of his son, Thomas Marcantonio, who passed away in July of 1958. He also leaves his sister, Matilda “Tillie” DeGironimo of New Hartford; his brothers and sister-in-law, Silvio “Steve” Marcantonio, and Ernest and Rose Marcantonio, all of Utica; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Thelma Spina of Frankfort. He was predeceased by his in-laws, Angela L. Marcantonio, Louis H. DeGironimo, Paul J. and Mildred Spina, Anthony and Frances Spina, John and Alice Spina, Joseph Spina, and Nina Spina and his sister Ms. Olivia Marcantonio. The family is grateful to Dr. William Ryan, and the staff of the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center/Cypress House Unit for the excellent and compassionate care rendered to Lee. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Lee’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Livio F. "Lee" Marcantonio

December 23, 1920 - August 1, 2011