ST. JOHNSVILLE — Mrs. Lucy A. (Lucia Fortucci) Giaquinto, age 92, a longtime resident of Spring Street in St. Johnsville, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lucy was comforted with the support of her faith-filled family at her side. Lucy and her family received outstanding care and compassion from the entire staff of the nursing and rehabilitation center in St. Johnsville, especially Dr. Gregory O’Keefe and the “angels of the C-Wing.” She was born on May 15, 1921, in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Frank and Angela (DeVincentis) Fortucci. She was educated in Little Falls schools. On Sept. 25, 1943, she was joined in marriage with Dominick A. Giaquinto in St. Joseph’s Church, Little Falls. The couple shared in a blessed union of nearly 65 years of marriage together. Mr. Giaquinto passed away on Aug. 14, 2008. Lucy had a strong faith and for many years was a communicant of the former St. Patrick’s Church in St. Johnsville. She had worked as a seamstress with Corso Dress Shop in St. Johnsville and at one time worked with National Automotive Fibres. Through the years, Lucy held memberships with the Rosary Society of St. Patrick’s Church, the St. Johnsville Senior Saints and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Lucy’s first and foremost priority in life was her family and friends. She was deeply and dependably committed and dedicated to them all; they were all so very important to her. The admirable qualities that she continuously exhibited throughout life, along with her strong will, were loved and respected by all who knew her. She and her husband Dominick were proud of the customs of their Italian heritage, passing them down to their children and grandchildren. Survivors include her beloved family: sons, Frank Giaquinto and his wife, Carol, of Little Falls, and Dominick Giaquinto, of Clifton Park; a daughter, Marie Vara and her husband, Hector, of Yucaipa, Calif.; four cherished grandchildren, Anthony Giaquinto and his wife, Jennifer, Mark Giaquinto, Angela Vara-McCann and her husband, Mike, and Matthew Vara and his wife, Corri; and three adored great-grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor and Christopher Giaquinto. Lucy was very excited and anticipating the birth of her soon to be great-grandbaby, Brooklyn, as well. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. Her parents; her husband, Dominick; her sisters, Mary Fortucci, Stella Staffo and Carmella Dukeshire, and her brother, Alfred Fortucci, preceded Lucy in death. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014. The family invites relatives and friends to gather with them Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street, St. Johnsville, where a brief service of prayer will be held by family friend, Rev. Joseph Famulare. Following the prayer, a funeral procession will begin to Little Falls where, at 11 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Patrick Butler at Holy Family Parish Church, corner of East Main and John streets, Little Falls. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family at St. Johnsville Cemetery.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:45:24 +0000
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