All Obituaries

Ann L. Grieco, 91, of Boon Street, passed away August 7, 2018, at Samaritan Summit Village, where she had been a resident for a short time.   Mrs. Grieco was born April 14, 1927, in Watertown, daughter of Michael and Angelina Grittani Mistersaro. On August 3, 1947 she married Peter Grieco at St. Anthony’s Church. Mr. Grieco died in 1982.  Mrs Grieco was employed with Grieco’s Brass Rail, Weston’s Department Store and the City of Watertown as a civil clerk in the...

Minnie Habib Mathar, 100, Elm Street, Watertown, passed away August 4, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Toni Rezak, where she was being cared for by her family and Hospice of Central New York.   Mrs. Mathar was born September 10, 1917, in Rome, NY, daughter of Michael and Celia Elhage Habib. In 1935,she graduated from Watertown High School. She married Joseph G. Mathar November 28, 1937. Mr. Mathar died in 1967.   Mrs. Mather owned and operated Mathar Grocery Store on...

Grace M. Squicciarini, 97, formerly of Sunset Ridge, passed away August 2, 2018, at the Samaritan Summit Village.   Grace was born May 28, 1921, in Watertown, daughter of Joseph and Pasqualina Signorelli Lettiere. She attended Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School. On June 28, 1941 she married Frank Squicciarini at St. Anthony’s Church with Rev. James Quinn, assistant pastor, officiating. Mr. Squicciarini died August 11, 1985. Grace was employed with the Bagley Sewall Company and...

Richard R. “Dick” Dier, 82, formerly of Watertown, passed away August 1, 2018, at RiverLedge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family.   Dick was born April 24, 1936, in Gouverneur, NY, son of Robert C. and Marjorie Hance Dier. In 1954, he graduated from Gouverneur High School and  in 1958 from_SUNY Cortland receiving his bachelors of art degree in physical education. In 1959, he entered the United States Army and served until 1965, when he was...

Richard C. "Dick" Warner Sr., 81, of 140 Boon Street, Watertown, N.Y., passed away at his daughter Nancy's home in Colorado, on April 13, 2018, surrounded by family, under the care of Pikes Peak Hospice of Colorado Springs, CO.   Born October 15, 1936 in Watertown N.Y.. Dick was the son of Gerald and Hildred (Weston) Warner. He was educated in the Watertown City School District. He enlisted in the United States Seabees from 1954 - 1958. Dick owned Warner's Business...

John L. Frank, Jr. 63, Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Carthage died suddenly at the Samaritan Medical Center ER. Among his survivors is a daughter Kristen Pierce and a granddaughter, Jacksonville, FL., a brother,  an aunt, and various cousins. His parents and a sister died before him. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, sports, entertaining friends, and being near the water; both lakes and ocean Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.   On line condolences may be made at...

Pasquale V. “Patsy” Doldo, 85, of Columbia Street, passed away, July 19, 2018, surrounded by his family.   Patsy was born March 23, 1933, in Watertown, son of John J. and Josephine Coppola Doldo, Sr. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1951. He was the starting point guard on the 1951 NY State Championship Basketball team. He then was employed by the New York Air Brake until 1953 when he entered the United States Army. On October 29, 1960, he married Jean Marie...

Holden, David H. Master Sergeant USAF Retired Passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018 at his home in Felts Mills, NY.  A dedicated family man and patriot, serving 23 years in United States Air Force. His dedication to duty, service before self and excellence in all he did was above reproach not just in his duties but in his children and the countless young men and women he mentored during his many years of service. His attention to detail and his unwavering patriotism were paramount in...

     Josephine Anzalone Noto, 101 years young, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2018 in Utica, NY.         Josephine was born on May 30, 1917 and lived in Watertown, NY until she was 93, at which time she moved to Hilton Head Island, SC to be with her daughters, Nancy, Terri, Toni and their families along with frequent visits from Rose Ann. At the age of 100, Josephine decided it was time to go back to her...

Mrs. Anne R. “Betty” Keenan, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, surrounded by her family, her faith, and the prayers and love of many.  Anne had been living in Rochester with her daughter and son-in-law since November 2016. Calling hours will be held at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Watertown on Wednesday, July 11 from 4 - 7PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church at 10AM on Thursday, July 12 with Monsignor Robert Aucoin...