Salvatore J. "Sam" Monopoli, Sr.

Mr. Salvatore J. "Sam" Monopoli Sr., age 83, a longtime Utican, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009, in New Hartford, NY. Born in Utica, NY, on May 7th, 1926, Salvatore was the son of the late Salvatore and Carmella Maria (Anguilli) Monopoli. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Thomas R. Proctor High School in 1944. Mr. Monopoli began his professional career with Gordon Davis Motors Sales as an automobile mechanic. He followed this path, continuing with Cater Lincoln Mercury and finally with Dahl motors, which transitioned to Don’s Ford. He retired as a Manager of the Parts Department, having devoted 33 years to the automotive industry. A natural teacher, he taught automotive evening class to adults at Proctor High School for several years in the mid 1970’s. Salvatore was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army as Private 1st Class, assigned as an Administrative Aid in Fort Eustis, VA, from 1954-1956. Mr. Monopoli was a man with a special interest in providing first-rate customer service. He came from a strong connection with people, he derived energy and satisfaction in taking time to develop a conversation with everyone with whom he came into contact. He was particularly known for a quick joke and smile. Salvatore was not particularly interested in sports, but he was an avid, “tinkerer”, blessed with a high degree of patience, taking time to repair anything from a radio to a fan. Mr. Monopoli is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Salvatore Jr., and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Mancuso and Mary Citriniti; and three brothers, Angelo, Joseph and William. The family extends its gratitude to the practitioners and ancillary staff at St. Luke’s Hospital for their sensitivity and expertise in caring for Mr. Monopoli in his final month. Visitation will be held on Tuesday (today) from 4-6 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Stevens-Swan Humane Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. A final blessing will be offered at 6:00 at the funeral home immediately upon the conclusion of visitation. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Salvatore J. "Sam" Monopoli, Sr.

May 7, 1926 - December 4, 2009