Mary Grace (Maida) Talarico

Mrs. Mary Grace (Maida) Talarico, age 89, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Heritage Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on November 17, 1919, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas and Angela Maida. She also knew the love and guidance of her Aunt Giovanna. She was raised in Utica and Italy, and on April 15, 1937, in Italy, she married Angelo Talarico; they came to this country in 1939. They were truly a couple who loved each other and honored their life together until Angelo’s passing on March 6, 1979. Mary worked at the General Electric Radio/Receiver Plant on Broad St. for many years. She was also employed by Joseph & Feiss as a machine operator. A quiet and kind woman, Mary was loyal to those she loved. A memorable time in her life was when she and her husband enjoyed the adventure and beauty of the Adirondack Mountains, especially Old Forge. Mary kept an immaculate home and during her spare time she took pleasure in sewing and crocheting. She was a former member of the East Utica Senior Center and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mary is survived by her sister, Anna Strangis of Nicastro, Italy; her nieces and nephews, numerous in Italy and those in the states, Anthony and Elizabeth DeCarolis, and Linda Fabbio and fiancé Kevin Murphy; her great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Angela and Martin DeCarolis. She was predeceased by her in-laws, Maria Talarico, and Antonio Talarico. The family is grateful to the staff of the 6th floor of the Heritage Healthcare Center for their kindness and compassion in caring for Mary. In keeping with Mary's wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Mary’s memory to the St. Anthony of Padua Renovation Fund; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave.

Mary Grace (Maida) Talarico

November 17, 1919 - December 20, 2008