Mrs. Roberta Jean Aldine-Amberg

UTICA - Mrs. Roberta Jean (Aldine) Amberg, age 76, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Born in Utica on February 23, 1947, Roberta was the daughter of the late John J. and Christine Mae (Polak) Aldine. She grew up on Mary Street with her family and was educated locally, attending St. Agnes Parochial School. Roberta was a survivor of polio, a disease that peaked during the outbreaks in the 1950s causing devastating effects and paralysis. God gifted her with a natural aptitude for art, and to develop her capabilities she enrolled in the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (MWPAI) where she specialized in scenic art featuring horses and dogs for whom she held a great love. On October 24, 1980 she married Herbert F. Amberg. He worked as a truck driver and Roberta enjoyed the time they spent together driving cross-country from New York to California and New York to Florida. She also enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees. Roberta shared 34 loving years with Herbert prior to his passing on November 7, 2014. Roberta’s generosity and caring manner earned her the affection of many. She held God close to her heart and she lived the virtues of her faith. Roberta held close to her heart the memories of her sisters and brothers-in-law who preceded her, Barbara L. and Lee Gaylord, Patricia Ann and Thomas Maggi, and JoAnne and Richard Matteson. She will be remembered by her nieces and nephews, Thomas J. Maggi, III and his wife Sandra Maggi, Dawn M. Suhadolnik, Brian S. Matteson, Mark Gaylord, and Lee Gaylord; in-laws, Katherine and David Thacker; and her friends at the St. Luke’s Nursing Home who provided personalized care to Roberta over the last 16 years and became like family to her, especially Peggy Burns. She was predeceased by her nieces and nephews, Carol Ann Matteson, Edith L. “DeeDee” Pacciarelli, John Eric Matteson; infant Ricky Matteson; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frederick and Margaret (Cross) Amberg. The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the love and compassion of the staff at the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, naming especially Mary and Grace, who was at her side at the time of her passing; and Peanut too. In keeping with Roberta’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Interment will be held privately in Calvary Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.

Mrs. Roberta Jean Aldine-Amberg

February 23, 1947 - March 30, 2023