Miriam P. "Mimi" (Feldman) Rubino

Mrs. Miriam P. “Mimi” (Feldman) Rubino, age 76, of North Utica, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2012 when she passed away at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the love and support of her family, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Miriam was born in Utica on September 19, 1935, the daughter of the late Julius and Sara (Sternberg) Feldman. She attended local schools, graduating from Utica Free Academy. On October 16, 1957 she married Joseph A. Rubino, Jr. with whom she shared 54 years; Mimi was the love of his life and they shared in a union of great support and devotion to each other. Mimi spent her life meeting the needs of her family and her children while they were young, and her priority was to be at home to raise them. She later worked with her brother Bob as he began his Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) firm, assisted her sister Libby in the operation of the Village House of Beauty, and helped her sister Dottie and her family at the Adam’s Travel Bureau where she was a travel agent, a position she cherished. Lastly, she worked at Griffiss Air Force Base at the RADC Lab. Above all else, with love in her heart, she always held the needs of her beloved family first. She was generous with her time and talents, and will be lovingly remembered for her supportive nature. Each of her loves had a special and unique bond with Mimi, and a part of her will live on in each of them. Her adoring and passionate ways were a fine example of what a true mother she was to them. At home, she was a connoisseur in the kitchen and a coordinator of holiday events that were most memorable. An excellent baker, she was masterful at creating her “Christmas cookie trays” that were shared with all. Endowed with a refined gracefulness, she was always noted for her stylish ways. Mimi was of the Catholic faith and maintained a deep spirituality within her soul. Mimi is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph; her daughter, Dana Borek; her sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph A. III and Kelly Rubino of Herkimer, and Christopher and Michelle Rubino of Barneveld; her grandchildren, Melissa, Michele, Jennifer, and their father Glen Borek who Mimi loved as a son; Keith, and Nicole; and Nicholas; and her five great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy “Dottie” and Joseph F. Mazza, and Libby and Rocco Barella; her brothers and sister-in-law, Manny “Sonny” Feldman, and Robert and Betty Feldman; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Theresa Feldman; mother-in-law, Brigida Rubino; and in-laws, Nicholas and Lorraine Rubino, Angelina “Ang” and Frank Yacco, and Dominick P. Rubino. The family extends sincere gratitude to Dr. Mathew Ulahannan and Dr. Atul Butala for their professional care; and the staff of the 3rd Floor at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, especially Devina Cercelli, RN, for the personal relationship that became reunited while she cared for Mimi. Mimi truly loved the comfort and compassion that Devina offered as they shared a mother/daughter relationship. A heartfelt thanks is also offered to Connie Buffa for all that she’s done for Mimi and her family in the past two years. In keeping with Mimi’s wishes, all services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions in Mimi’s honor may be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. in recognition of their outstanding services. (4277 Middle Settlement Rd. New Hartford, NY 13413.) Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Mother To one who bears the sweetest name And adds a luster to the same. Who shares my joys, who cheers when sad. The greatest friend I ever had. Long life to her, for there’s no other Who takes the place of my dear Mother. “Love you more”

Miriam P. "Mimi" (Feldman) Rubino

September 19, 1935 - June 4, 2012