Mrs. Suzanna R. (Luppino) Amico

NEW HARTFORD – Mrs. Suzanna R. (Luppino) Amico, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. At the time of her passing, her loving family was by her side. Born in Utica on April 14, 1945, Suzanna was the daughter of the late Armen and Brigida L. “Lena” (Tozzi) Luppino. She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy/Class of 1963. On May 20, 1967, she wed Joseph Amico, and the couple spent 57 “perfect” and loving years together. Joseph couldn’t have asked for a better partner in life. They complemented each other well and together created a home that was full of love and special memories. They were always there for their children. Suzanna and Joseph were the sort of couple everyone was drawn to and wanted to emulate. Some of their best memories were made after beautiful Sunday dinners, when they would get in their car and go for drives with their loyal companion Cody. One of Joseph’s favorite memories of their time together is when Suzanna’s brother, Carmen, joined them on their first date! Suzanna once worked at Roberts Hardware Co., where she met the late Donna Wenz and forged a lifelong friendship. Subsequently, she went on to graduate from Utica Beauty School and worked as a NYS Licensed Cosmetologist for 17 years. Later, she obtained a position as a Medical Receptionist at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group where she also spent 17 years, and where she made additional lifelong friends in Marylou Wilson and her sister Sharon Falange. Later, she held a clerical position working under Dr. Chahfe. After retirement, Suzanna spent several years as the Office Manager for Dr. Amy Gorczynski. Suzanna was everybody’s mom or dear friend because everyone felt that she provided them with a safe space. She was constantly giving and helping others, as it was in her nature to nurture. She never failed to comfort those who needed it. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. Suzanna was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and also enjoyed her time spent at the Yorkville Senior Center. In her quiet time, she could often be found painting or sewing. She relished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephew, especially during the holidays, which were often split between Utica and Florida. A communicant of St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, she prayed often to her patron saint, St. Anthony, and never failed to encourage others to call upon him for help either. Suzanna believed that she had a “direct line” to St. Anthony! Suzanna is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph; daughter and son-in-law, Bridget and Robert Dodig; son, Michael Amico; grandchildren, Ashley Amico, Michaela Dodig, and Lindsey Amico; brother and sister-in-law, Carmen “Buddy” and Cynthia “Cindy” (Cittadino) Luppino; and nieces and nephew, Aria Luppino, and Denise and Cliff Burroughs. Suzanna cherished the memory of her nephew, Marcus J. Luppino, who preceded her. She also leaves her special cousin, Phyllis Angelo; sister-in-law, Rosann McKinney; and her dear friends, Marylou Wilson, and Sharon Falange, who along with Suzanna were referred to as the “three amigos.” She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Raymond Amico; mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Sandra “Santa” (Fusco) and Arcangelo “Dick” DeCrescenzo; and cherished friend, Donna Wenz. The Amico family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the ICU at Wynn Hospital, especially nurses Brittany, Stephanie, Lisa, and Jenna who served Suzanna in room 3018 with great care and compassion. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Suzanna’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life, which will commence on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave. In Suzanna’s honor, please consider donating blood to the American Red Cross. To find your nearest donation center please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.

Mrs. Suzanna R. (Luppino) Amico

April 14, 1945 - November 19, 2024