Lorraine M. "Lar" (Steppello) Curriere

Lorraine M. “Lar” (Steppello) Curriere, age 81, of Utica, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 in the comfort and dignity of her home with her family by her side. Lorraine was born in Utica on September 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Phillip J. and Rose M. (Mazzeo) Steppello. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School Class of 1948, and then attended the Utica School of Beauty Culture where she received her cosmetology license in 1949. At one time she was married to Michael Curriere, a relationship from which came 8 children and a friendship that continued for the rest of their lives. For over 20 years, Lar was the owner and operator of the Mic-A-Lar Salon located on Bleecker Street. A mother first and foremost, she held an unconditional love for her children, and was happiest when her family gathered at the homestead for holidays and Sunday dinners. As an avid Yankees fan, Lar always had the baseball games on at her house. She was a member of the American Legion Post 229. She held a deep personal faith in the Lord and was a communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Lorraine is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Roseann Christensen of VA, Michelle and William Lopicollo of New Hartford, and Lorie and George Lismore of Utica; her sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Deborah Curriere of Utica, Phillip and Deborah Curriere of West Monroe, Michael Curriere, Jr. of New Hartford, and Thomas James Curriere of Utica. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, Patrick, who passed away in 1975. In addition, she leaves her 21 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Philippa and Roger Palek of Utica; her brother, Louis Steppello of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Donald P. Colucci, Sharon L. Steppello, Pat and Paula Corriero, Jenny and Giggs Gianotti, Molly Szuba, and Josephine and Harold McDermott; and her many dear friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Lou Colucci; and her brother, Donald F. “Bena” Steppello. The family extends sincere appreciation to Lorraine’s aides, Julia Elacqua, and Kia Brandon from the Visiting Nurse Association, for the care and compassion shown to her throughout her illness. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lorraine’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Anthony P. LaFache. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Lorraine M. "Lar" (Steppello) Curriere

September 29, 1930 - December 19, 2011