Mr. Richard J. "Dick" Camarra

INLET, NY /ST. PETE BEACH, FL – Mr. Richard J. “Dick” Camarra, age 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort and dignity of his home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Utica on April 17, 1936, Richard was the son of the late Nicholas and Carmela (Cardamone) Camarra. He was a proud graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1954. Upon graduating, Dick answered the call to serve his country with the U.S. Army, dedicating 8 years of service before his honorable discharge in 1962. On September 8, 1956, Dick united in marriage with the former Rosalie Calenzo. Dick began his work career as an environmental lab technician with the General Electric Company’s Aerospace Division at their Broad St. location. Concurrently, he attended Mohawk Valley Technical Institute and Utica College. In 1960, the couple, along with their son, relocated to California, where he enrolled in San Jose State College’s program in business and industrial management, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1962. Subsequently, Dick worked in various locations in California for General Mills and Wyeth Pharmaceutical Laboratories as a sales representative. In 1966, the family returned to the Utica area. Upon his return, Dick entered the teaching profession with the Whitesboro Central School District. In 1972, he earned a master’s degree in education from Syracuse University. He remained with the district, teaching in their Senior High School Business Department for 26 years prior to his retirement in 1992. Dick is survived by his wife, Rosalie; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard J. II and Elizabeth Camarra, Scott D. and Maria Camarra, and Nicholas J. and Jessica Camarra; and grandchildren, Andrew, and Stephen Camarra; Michael Camarra, and Isabella and Andrew Fenton; and Gael Camarra. Dick was anxiously awaiting the birth of his first great-granddaughter, Sophia. He held close to his heart the memory of his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Margaret Camarra, who preceded him. He is additionally survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and in-laws, Michael J. and Margaret Calenzo. He also leaves to cherish his memory dear family and friends, Ronald and Carole Cardamone, David and Beverly Cardamone, and Eugene Falvo, Sr. and his family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Richard’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St., Utica. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass. Inurnment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. Richard J. "Dick" Camarra

April 17, 1936 - January 25, 2025