Mary Philomena Peters

Mrs. Mary Philomena Peters got her wings on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Formerly of Utica and currently residing at the Katherine Luther Home and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Mary would have been 100 years old this year. Born in Utica on November 27, 1911, she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Ciruzzi) Marrone. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. At St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church she married Joseph L. Peters on August 13, 1938. He passed away on April 29, 1971. Mary was retired from the Utica Mutual Insurance Company after 34 years of employment as an underwriter. She was also a member of its 25-Year Club. She was a lifelong blood donor and for many years during retirement she was a volunteer with the Red Cross Bloodmobile Unit. Mary’s family was her first priority. She hosted many holidays and gatherings over the years for her large extended family. She enjoyed Yankee baseball and trips to New York City to attend Broadway plays. Mary was a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church and an active member of its Ladies’ Guild. Mary is survived by two daughters, Joanne (Kurt A. Olsen) of Syracuse, and Elizabeth Peters-Adelman of New Hartford; two grandsons, Kurt J. Olsen of Onondaga Hill, and Leif D. Olsen (Alyssa); a great-granddaughter, Gretchen of Cicero; a sister, Thelma Fitzgerald of Utica; a brother-in-law, William Rich of Delaware; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Peter Marrone; and two sisters, Theresa Micucci, and Gloria Rich. The family would like to thank the staff of the Saul Unit and the many other personnel of the Katherine Luther Home for the care and compassion they gave Mary during her stay. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday morning at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. John Buehler. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Historic Old St. John’s Church or the Chadwick Residence For Women, 335 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207; envelopes will also be available at the service. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mary Philomena Peters

November 27, 1911 - March 5, 2011