Mrs. Mary E. (Brescia) Brodowski

Mrs. Mary E. (Brescia) Brodowski, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on February 24, 1922, Mary was the daughter of the late Frank and Mariana (Ciliberto) Brescia. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1939. She furthered her studies at the Utica School of Commerce graduating in 1948 with a degree in Stenography. On August 23, 1947 she married Walter C. Brodowski with whom she shared 59 wonderful years. Walter passed away on February 12, 2007. At one time, Mary held employment with the Boston Store until its closing. She then acquired a job at LuBere's, a position for which she was well-suited. Mary's world was her family, and she was happiest when she had a "revolving" door welcoming her loved ones and friends. She also held an adoration and charitable heart for those in need. This was the greatest gift she could leave her children --- the blessing of her legacy of love. During her spare time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, cooking, dancing, playing pinochle, and plying her talents as a seamstress. She also dearly loved her pet dogs and cats. At one time, she was a devoted member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, the Mothers' Club, and the Church Choir. She was currently a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mary is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Robert F. and Lucy Brodowski of Liverpool, and Dr. Michael J. Brodowski and Melissa Wilson of Syracuse; her daughters, Joann L. Owens of Utica, and Anita M. Pariseau and Tim Burke of Colorado Springs, CO; her grandchildren, Christopher M. Brodowski and his wife Dr. Kathryn Post-Brodowski of MA, Matthew D. Brodowski of New York City, Benjamin C. Brodowski, and Sara L. Brodowski, both of Syracuse; and Sean D. Owens and Katherine Dennihy of Auburn; and her great-grandchild, Maximus Ryan Dennihy Owens. She also leaves her sister, Angie Doane of Sherrill; many nieces and nephews especially acknowledging Leona Briggs, Barbara Ward, Rosemary Doane, and Roberta Femia who provided loving comfort to their aunt; her great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and her brother-in-law Frank Brodowski of NC. She also leaves many wonderful relatives in Australia and Italy, and her best friend, Anna Ryder of Long Island. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Antoinette and Gregory DeMetri, and several loving in-laws. The family extends sincere thanks to Mary's physician, Dr. Matthew Ulahannan for his care and compassion, the staff of the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Facility Hawthorne House, and Mary's caregivers, Marlene Carlo, and Gus and Patricia Mazzatti for their loving care and friendship. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit flowers. Mary's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery.