Andrew Guccia

Andrew Guccia, 95 of Endicott, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary (Grecko) Guccia; his second wife, Marie (Caforio) Guccia; his daughter, Vicki Adamek; his parents, Bartolo and Vita Guccia; his sisters, Genevieve (Ted) Giuffrida and Frances Guccia; his brothers, Joseph (Ida) Guccia and Jim Guccia. He is survived by his son, Bart (Francene) Guccia; his grandchildren, Sarah, Andrea and Lindsey Guccia, Jennifer (Chris) Mayer; his great-grandchildren, Andre Guccia, Gianna Balanda and Owen Mayer; his sisters-in-law, Adalene Caforio, Carolann (Louis) Kubisa; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Andrew graduated from Union-Endicott High School where he played football and was captain of the team his senior year. He was in track, he ran the mile, where he earned 2nd place in the state invitational in 1942 and 1943. After graduation he played semi-pro football for the Northside Social Club, until he joined the Army. He fought in both France and Germany with the Field Artillery Battalion as a Corporal. He was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was employed at Endicott Johnson, Roma’s Market and eventually retired from IBM Endicott. He loved to bowl, golf, play poker and tend to his garden. He enjoyed his Tuesday night dinners at the Broadway Diner with his best friends, Mike Fitzgerald and Joe Bevelacqua. He was an avid sports enthusiast. He was a devoted patriarch to his family and would  assist or take care of any need. He loved to celebrate all holidays with his family.  He lived a full life of 95 years and will be greatly missed. We love you Big Papa. 

The family would like to thank the staff of UHS Ideal for the outstanding care that he received while in their care.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 300 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott on Saturday from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers,  expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to St. Anthony’s Food Pantry 906 Jenkins St. Endicott, NY 13760.       

Mary (Lass) Bennett

Mary (Lass) Bennett, 97 of Endicott, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Bennett; her sisters, Helen Saraceno, Margaret Welch and Stefy Mayers; her nephew, John Saraceno. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Michael (Sandy) Welch, Randy Welch, Ronald Welch, Patricia (Rick) Pason, Jeff Mayers, Cindy Henderson, David Saraceno, Penny (Alan) Greenwood, Suzanne (John) Briggs; a special great-niece, Sherry O’Connell.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Vestal Park for the compassionate and loving care that Mary received during her stay. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott and a retired IBM employee. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to either, Catholic Charities of Broome County 232 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905 or The Humane Society 167 Conklin Ave. Binghamton, NY 13903.

Anne (Stulir) Lombardo

Anne (Stulir) Lombardo, 96 of Endwell, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Lombardo; her parents, Frank and Albina Stulir; her sisters, Helen Buran and Irene Severson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Leo McMahon; her granddaughters, Christy and Pat Miller, Jennifer and Clint Stewart; her great-grandchildren, Zachary (Ali) Miller, Allison Miller, Lani Felton and Emelia Stewart; her sister, Evelyn Tomsey; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Dick and Donna Stulir, Jim and Pat Stulir; also many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She loved to garden, bake, cook and travel with her husband. Special thanks to her doctors and caregivers, Dr. Robillard, Dr. Chandra, Heather, Mary Jo and Ivette. She was a member of The Church of the Holy Family, Endwell. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Entombment was in Riverhurst Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.

Josephine Traglia

Josephine Traglia, Endwell, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021.   She was predeceased by her one true love, Patrick who died in 2006 ending their 52-year marriage.  She is survived by her son, Louis and partner Barbara, her daughter and son-in-law Gina and Alex Hay, grandchildren Mary Traglia,  Nicholas Traglia and Emily and Eric Doe and in laws Joe and Elaine D’Angelo.  Also left behind to miss her are many dear friends as well as nieces and nephews, her beloved cat Sweetie Pie and grand-doggies Lainey and Roxie.  The family thanks all her neighbors, especially Tony and Anna Egitto, Matt and Julie Gallagher, Chuck and Nancy Demaree and notably, Joe and Jeanne Pastore, all of whom helped her maintain her independence and allowed her to stay in her beloved home after the death of her husband.  

   Josephine was born in Sicily in 1931 and moved to Brooklyn with her family at the age of 5, where she met her lifelong friend Marge Ventrice.  Our parents were married in 1954 and eventually moved to Tarrytown NY and then Rochester MN, where again she found many new friends, the best of whom were Ken and Harriet Pfaff.   She often said the 10 years in Minnesota were the best of her life.  After moving to Endwell she started her own business, Memory Box Antiques, where she honed her haggling skills for 28 years.    

  Jo was good for giving advice and telling you her opinion. You certainly always knew where she stood.  While she never attained her dream of attending college, she was widely read, leaving behind an extensive personal library, and she always had an active and inquisitive mind.

  She and Pat traveled the world during their years together and after he died, she continued to travel with her family. She especially enjoyed Aruba and over the years took many trips to the island hosting family and friends. 

  Her proudest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren and always had fun when she was with the whole family.

She truly enjoyed the slots at the casino (especially when she won), her flowers and back patio in the summer, the Friday lunch bunch and entertaining in her home.  Life for her was to be lived, and she left nothing on the table. 

  Services will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Church of the Holy Family in Endwell.  Family will receive visitors 10 to 11 AM at the church, with mass at 11 AM.  The service can be viewed on line at WWW.holyfamilyendwell.com  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St Jude’s,501 St Jude place, Memphis TN 38105 or Willows Wings Animal Sanctuary, 30 Kay road, Endicott NY 13760.      

John Leskow

John Leskow, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2021, at Robert Packer Hospital.  He was met at Heaven’s gate by his bride of 72 years, Mary Leskow, and a multitude of family and friends who had passed before him. 

John was born on April 19, 1926, in Olean, NY, to Nicholas and Kathryn Leskow. He learned to play the accordion at a young age and became an accomplished accordion player who played regularly with other band members at the Fountains Pavilion in the late ‘30s and early ‘40s. It was there that he first laid eyes on Mary and emphatically told a band member, “I’m going to marry that girl someday.”  He did just that, and in 1948 the handsome guy from Endicott married the beautiful girl from Binghamton.  Together they had 4 children.  John loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally. He never missed an opportunity to support their activities and attend their events. He took pride in being past President of the Endwell Little League.

Mary and John enjoyed playing the “slots” and traveled near and far to find just the right machine that would pay out more than they put in! John wasn’t always as lucky as his wife Mary but took delight in watching Mary “cash-out” her winnings! Together they loved soaking up the sun on beaches in Wildwood, NJ, and Daytona Beach, FL. 

In the early ‘40s, John and his twin brother George worked as butchers at the A&P grocery store. It was during that time that he was called to serve his country in the United States Army during World War II.  While serving, he was called on to take shorthand during the Nuremberg Trials.  Upon his return from the service, he joined the Endicott American Legion, where he remained a life-long member. He was also fortunate to begin his 38-year career at IBM from which he retired in 1986 and was a member of IBM’s Quarter Century Club.

He is predeceased by his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary and Michael Vanca, twin brother, George (Nellie), sister Martha (John) Vlkovic, Paul and Sophie Gofran, brother-in-law Gilbert Beach, Gerald Hlopko, George (Mille) Vanca, Warren Hall, and nephews Jeff and Brian Hall.

He is survived by his four children Donna (Luigi) Fata, Gary (Susan), Mary Kay (Tom), and Thomas (Amy). He is grandpa to Travis (Kristen) Fata, Nicolas (Jenna) Fata, Kristen (Casey) Coons, Justin (Ali) Leskow, Aaron Leskow, and Hannah Leskow.

The family has continued to grow with 5 great-grandchildren Maximus, Lillian, Nico, Nina Fata and Henry John Coons, and 2 more on the way. 

He is also survived by his sister Julia Hall, sisters-in-law Helen Hlopko and Anne Beach, daughter-in-law, Diane Leskow, nieces and nephews David (Anne) Leskow, Jim Hall, Lori (Bill) Baynes, Sharon (John) Castelli, Marci Beach, Jerry (Jane) Hlopko, James Hlopko, Vickie (John) Griffen, Michael (Heather) Vanca, special niece, Viera (John) Mancini, friend, and traveling companion, Melinda Smith, as well as many great-nieces and nephews.

God speed a faithful and loyal servant.  We will miss you, Dad, but we are comforted to know you are now with the angels and Mom, your beloved wife, Mary. 

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Mark Corey, Family Practice, and Jennifer Hughey, NP, Cardiology at the Guthrie Clinic, and the staff of the 7th and 8th floor of Robert Packer Hospital for their compassionate care.

Due to Covid-19 circumstances, a private service will be held.  The family will hold a celebration of John’s life at a future date as circumstances permit.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Leskow may be made to Catholic Charities of Broome County or The Church of the Holy Family.

Lillian (Fantuzzo) Rando

Lillian (Fantuzzo) Rando, 100 of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully at Ideal Senior Living Center on January 11, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; her sisters, Marie (Jack) Corio, Josephine (Frank) Vincelli, Rose (Tony) Bontempo; her brother, Sam (Elsie) Fantuzzo; her brother-in-law, James (Jean) Rando; her sister-in-law, Vickie (John) Heath. She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn (Joseph) Santodonato; her son, Andrew (Barbara) Rando; her grandchildren, Marcus (Michelle) Santodonato, Gina (Sean) Govern, Jordan, Logan and Cameron Rando; her great-grandchildren, Ava Santodonato, Connor and Declan Govern; also several beloved nieces and nephews.

Lillian was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking for family gatherings. She was kind, gentle, caring and a friend to all who knew her. The family extends a very special thank you to the entire staff at Ideal Senior Living Center for their compassionate and loving care. In Lil’s words, “Amen”. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Entombment was in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell.

Edward A. Kozlosky

Edward A. Kozlosky, 91 of Endwell, passed away peacefully, Sunday Evening January 10, 2021, at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Ann; four children, Susan (Bill) Tokos, Edward (Pam) Kozlosky, Patricia (John) Denmon, John Kozlosky (Joan); eight grandchildren, Andrew (Masha) Tokos, Alison Tokos, Lauren (Brian) Belskey, Andrea Kozlosky, Leah (Craig) Joseph, Christa Denmon and her fiancé, Nick, Colleen Denmon, Matt Denmon; two great-grandchildren, Sutton Belskey and Jackson Joseph; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott and a veteran of the US Air Force. He was the owner and operator of George and Ed’s Super Service in Endwell for over 40 years. At Ed’s request, funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.

Nicholas T. Caforio

Nicholas T. Caforio, 87 of Endicott, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary Caforio; his sister, Marie Guccia. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Adalene (Dezzutti) Caforio; three children, Loraine Anderson, Michael (Kathy) Caforio, TJ Caforio; five grandchildren, James (Kelly) Miner, Rebecca (Chris) Benefield, Christine (Joey) Ralph, Kevin Caforio, David Caforio; three great-grandchildren, Harrison Miner, Mary Everett Miner and Andi Ralph; his sister, Carolann (Louis) Kubisa; his brothers-in-law, Andrew Guccia and Gino Dezzutti; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Endicott, a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War and a retired sales representative for John Hancock Financial Services with 32 years of service. He was an avid New York Yankee and New York Giants Fan. He loved being with family and friends and always had a good time. He never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed. At Nick’s request, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Mary (Demkovich) Kotchick

Mary (Demkovich) Kotchick, passed away at home on January 1, 2021, seventeen days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mick. She is survived by her son; Michael (Carol); daughter, Barbara Bailey. She also leaves three grandchildren, Keith (Ruby) Kotchick, Jennifer (Travis) Warholic, Jamie Bailey; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6th at 11: 00 AM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY with Msgr. John Putano, officiating. Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to either, Mercy House of the Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or St. Patrick’s Church Food Pantry 9 Leroy St. Binghamton, NY 13905

Dorothy (Eleftheratos) Ahern

Dorothy (Eleftheratos) Ahern, 92, formerly of Binghamton, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Absolut Care of Endicott. She was predeceased by her husband, James Ahern; her daughter, Christine Hine; her grandson, Matt Howe. She is survived by seven children, Stella (Al) Pittarelli, Michael Ahern (Debbie), Cassandra Ahern, Denise (Chris) Hall, Jamie (Michael) Dean, Laura (Ed) Warner, James (Stacy) Ahern; fifteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; her sister, Catherine Glowacki; her brothers;  Salvatore (Ted) Eleftheratos, Dennis Eleftheratos. She was a retired IBM employee, a former Universal Instruments employee, and held various other jobs until the age of 75. She was a devout catholic and a member of the former St. Andrew’s Church, Binghamton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 11:00 AM at The Church of the Holy Family 3600 Phyllis St. Endwell, NY. Burial will follow in Vestal Hills Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Absolut Care of Endicott Activities Fund, 1 Nantucket Dr. Endicott, NY 13760.

Otto Polisensky, Jr.

Otto Polisensky, Jr., 92 of Endicott, passed away on December 22, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Otto, Sr, and Helen (Pelus) Polisensky; three sisters, Helen Gerbes, Mary Huse and Ella Johnson. He is survived by his brother, Rudolph (Patricia) Polisensky; also several nieces and nephews. He was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott and a retired employee of Union Forging. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Czecho-Slovak Moravian Club. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY.

John Barnauskas, Jr.

John Barnauskas, Jr., 77 of Endicott, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Ann Barnauskas; his brothers, Joseph and Charles Barnauskas. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra Barnauskas; his son, David Barnauskas; his daughter, Larissa (Chris) Szlucha; his grandchildren, Alexander and Gabriela Szlucha. He was a member of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Endicott, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of the American Legion, Post #1700, a retired employee of IBM Endicott and a former bus driver and monitor for the Union Endicott School District. John was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who was deeply dedicated to providing for his family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4th at 1:00 PM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY with the Rev. Nathaniel Choma, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Monday from 12 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to The American Heart Association PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005 or The American Diabetes PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Victoria (Medyn) Blanco

Victoria (Medyn) Blanco, 93 of Endicott, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank and her infant daughter, Bernice. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Mark) Pacilio; her son, David Blanco; her beloved granddaughter, Sarah Pacilio; her sister, Josephine Pellizzari; also many nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Casimir’s Church, Endicott until its closing. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. James P. Serowik, officiating. Entombment will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.

Francis Pilarcek

Francis Pilarcek, 73, of Endicott, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Margaret Pilarcek. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Diana (Hoffstadt) Pilarcek; three sons, Jeff (Dana) Pilarcek, Greg Pilarcek, Ryan Pilarcek; two grandchildren, Zachary and Jessie Pilarcek; two brothers, Bob (Barbara) Pilarcek, Steve (Elaine) Pilarcek; his brother-in-law, Fred (Nancy) Hoffstadt; also several nieces and nephews.

Fran graduated from Union Endicott High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. In 2015 Fran was inducted into the Union Endicott High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Oklahoma A & M and the University of Texas-El Paso on a football scholarship. After attending college, he signed a free-agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. He carried a PGA card at various golf courses and was a former head pro at Hancock Golf Course. Fran owned and operated two bars/restaurants in the area, Franny’s and the 4thQuarter. Later in life, Fran could be spotted tending bar at other local establishments. Fran enjoyed playing golf, watching his grandchildren at their sporting events, and rooting for the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. In 2009, Fran suffered a major stroke that left him paralyzed on the right side of his body. This caused him many challenges, but he was always positive and had a smile on his face. The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers that helped make Fran’s final years comfortable. They will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2nd at 2:00 PM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY with the Rev. Clarence F. Rumble, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Saturday from 12 Noon until the time of service at 2:00 PM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be a limited number of guests allowed at one time. This will cause some guests to have to wait in line outside before entering. Keeping this in mind, please respectfully limit the time of your visit. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Fran’s memory may be made to the Animal Care Council 131 Washington Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.

John Morizio, Jr

John Morizio, Jr., passed away, December 21, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Santa Morizio; his brothers, Angelo, Louis and Joseph Morizio; his sister, Mary (Morizio) Pazzaglini; He is survived by his sisters, Anne (Morizio) Marca, Theresa (Morizio) Poochigian, and Clara Morizio; his sister-in-laws, Emily Morizio and Charmaine Morizio; also several nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. There will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory can be made to The American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Mary Ann (Nirchi) Maron

Mary Ann (Nirchi) Maron, 97 of Endicott, was reunited with her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph Maron. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald (Lori) Maron; two granddaughters, Samantha Dalla-Verde (Scott), Liza Egloff (Peter); one great-grandson, Jacob Dalla-Verde; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott, and a proud retiree of Endicott Johnson. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her passion was taking care of her family and friends. Due to Covid-19, funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to The Humane Society 167 Conklin Ave. Binghamton, NY 13903.

Vicki (Chonka) Larnerd

Vicki (Chonka) Larnerd, 73 of Endicott, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Wilson Hospital after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Victor and Vivian Chonka; her sister, Trudy Magardino (Russ); her brother, Chuck Chonka; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Jennie Larnerd; her brother-in-law, Donald Larnerd, Jr.; her sisters-in-law, Betty Staub and Sharon Orme; her best friend, Cathy Peters. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert L. Larnerd; two children, Bobby Larnerd, Nicole Bertoni (Tim Coughlin); three grandchildren, Jayden Larnerd, Dominic Bill, Dante Bertoni; her sister-in-law, Carol Chonka; her in-laws, Howell Larnerd, Pauline (Sam) DeBellis, Bob Staub, Gary Orme; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Endwell, a former employee of IBM and a retired employee of Security Mutual, Binghamton. She was a kind, loving, and caring person and she always enjoyed long shopping days with Nicole and Cathy. She will forever be loved and missed. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30th at 3:00 PM at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY with Rev. Jeffrey Bohan, pastor of her church, officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to The ALS Association 135 Old Cove Rd. Ste 213, Liverpool, NY 13090.

Marion (Blatnicky) Messemer

Marion (Blatnicky) Messemer, 85 of Vestal, went to be with the Lord, peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Vestal Park. She was predeceased by her husband, C. James Messemer, and her sister, Mildred (Don) Hussey. She is survived by three children, Jane (Greg) Zeman, Don (Debbie) Messemer, John (Nancy) Messemer; two grandchildren, Arden (Auston) Miller - Zeman and Lucas Messemer; one step-granddaughter, Heather Speaker; one sister, Clara Crowe; nieces and nephews, Theresa (Roger) Congdon, Patricia Royer, Judy Hussey, David (Pat) Hussey, Dennis (Mary Ann) Hussey; also several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott, and retired Teller of Key Bank, Endicott. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed. Private funeral services will be held and burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery, Binghamton. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to either St. Joseph’s Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or The Alzheimer’s Association 441 W. Kirkpatrick St. Syracuse, NY 13204-1305.

Jay Leon Pisani

In this Holy Season of Advent, our Sovereign, Compassionate Lord Jesus has called forth His most beloved son, Jay Leon Pisani, on Thursday, December 17, 2020 to be with Him forever in the splendor of Heaven. Jay is now joyfully reunited with his beloved parents, Joseph and Josephine Pisani and his mother-in-law, Anna M. Pezzuti and many other relatives who have predeceased him.

My beloved and precious husband Jay, was an intelligent, caring, talented, unique, loving and witty man. He was an electrician by trade which he loved and was excellent at. God blessed him with an excellent memory and he possessed an exceptional talent for fixing anything. If he had trouble finding a solution, he would troubleshoot the problem in his mind until he figured it out, which gave him great joy. Jay also loved music, especially jazz, cars, planes, trains, culinary food and techniques, and if something interested him, he would research it intensely. Jay was blessed with an original, witty and commanding sense of humor that was creative and hilarious and could capture a room full of people with laughter. He most especially possessed a generous and compassionate heart and his hands were full of meritorious deeds of kindness and mercy. He was full of thoughtful advice for anyone who would listen, especially his beloved nephews and nieces. Jay practiced his Catholic faith by living the Golden Rule: Love God and your neighbor, assisted at holy mass weekly (until COVID), and prayed the rosary with his wife almost every night in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. He was a devoted husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, co-worker, neighbor, cousin, nephew and trusted confidante. Jay was loved by many. A beautiful light had gone forth from the earth and now shines brightly in the heavenlies.

I would like to thank the good Samaritan and the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad for assisting my husband in his greatest time of need. Our beloved, precious Jay will be intensely missed by all, especially his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Anna L. Pisani; his beloved brother, James (Lani) Pisani; brothers-in-law, Edward (Debra) Kolanda, Joseph (Carol) Pezzuti; sisters-in-law, Maria Pezzuti, Grace Pezzuti (Jim Funai), Lisa (John) Carlucci; beloved nephews, Johua (Katy) Turner, Jason Kolanda, Vincenzo Carlucci and his much loved nieces, Danelle (Rosebud) Kolanda and Jessica (Matt) Pilkington and many cousins, relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church 300 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY on Wednesday, December 23rd at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be private and for immediate family only. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jay’s name can be made to Union Volunteer Emergency Squad or St. Anthony’s Food Pantry.

Anita (Kushner) Kaschak

Anita (Kushner) Kaschak, 91 of Endicott, passed away peacefully Monday, December 14, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph; her parents, Frank and Anna Kushner; her brothers, Robert and Michael Kushner; her sister, Mary Ann (Joseph) Hickey. She is survived by her son, Gary (Theresa) Kaschak; two daughters, Patricia (David) Hamilton, Lynn (Theodore) Trapuzzano; her grandchildren, Nadine, Andrew and Jeffrey Kaschak, John Bango, Theodore, Caitlyn, and Joseph Trapuzzano; her great-granddaughter Quinn Kaschak; her sisters-in-law, Rita Kushner and Helen Kaschak; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Endicott, and its Ladies Guild, where she was a Past President. She was also instrumental in St. Mary’s Nut Roll sale. She was a former employee of Burt’s Department Store in Endicott. Anita was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed. She has now reunited with her husband and the rest of her family in heaven. The family wishes to thank Karema Williams and the entire staff of 2B at Absolut Care of Endicott for the loving care and compassion that Anita received over the last three years. Funeral services have been postponed due to the recent snow storm and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Mary’s Orthodox Church.