Rose (Scaduto) Ventimiglia

Mrs. Rose (Scaduto) Ventimiglia, age 86, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc. At the time of her passing her loving family was by her side. She was born on September 12, 1920 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Antonio and Concetta (Rizzo) Scaduto. Her parents returned to Bagheria, Sicily in 1921, where she was raised and educated. In 1939, Rose was united in marriage to Gaetano Ventimiglia. The couple shared a loving and devoted union until his passing in 1974. When she was 27 years old, Rose returned to America and settled with her family in Utica. She was extremely proud to be an American citizen. At one time, Rose held employment with the Joseph and Feiss Co. as a seamstress, until her retirement in 1982. Vivacious in spirit and always offering a smile, she was very articulate, immaculate and perfect at everything she did. She was always well dressed. She loved to sew, embroider, crochet, knit, and made many clothes for her loved ones. Rose loved to cook and bake her specialties for her family and friends. She never allowed her disabilities to dampen her spirits. Rose was very well loved by her many friends and by the staff and administrators of the Presbyterian Home who enjoyed her good nature and pleasant attitude. She was very proud of her children and cherished her children and grandchildren. Rose loved music and dancing and could often be found singing throughout the halls of the Presbyterian Home and at the various musical performances there. She was a devoted Catholic and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Rose is survived by her daughter, Cecelia M. Mazzatti; and her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel A. & MaryAnn Ventimiglia. She was devoted to her grandchildren, Mary Christine Mazzatti, Pamela Rose Mazzatti, Robert Guy and Jennifer Mazzatti; her grandchildren of Portland, Maine, David and Lori Ventamiglia, Christopher Ventimiglia and Stacy Sullivan; and Michelle Langone, locally. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Nicole Mazzatti, Jacob Mazzatti, and Zachary Smith, who were a joy to her. She leaves special friends, Connie Mineo and Mary Inserra. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Gaetano and Joseph Scaduto; and her son-in-law, Robert Michael "Bob" Mazzatti. The family wishes to extend a thank you to Dr. Scott Brehaut and the staff of the Willow and Maple Units of the Presbyterian Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:45-2:45 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Utica. Rose's Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 3:00 upon the conclusion of visitation at church with the Rev. Anthony LaFache officiating. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Rose’s honor to St. Anthony of Padua Church or to the Presbyterian Home for CNY, Inc; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at convenience of the family.

Rose (Scaduto) Ventimiglia

September 12, 1920 - February 13, 2007