Mary Cirasuolo, 88, of the Presbyterian Home formerly of New York Mills passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Utica on November 10, 1925 a daughter of Isadore and Anna (Fenich) Pellerico. Mary was united in marriage to Joseph Cirasuolo on January 8, 1949 at St. Anthony's Church in Utica a blessed union of 57 years until his death in 2006. Mary had a heart of gold. She was an inspiration to her family and friends. Mom was an amazing, strong, honest, giving woman with a positive outlook on life. Anyone who met her just loved her. Mom always welcomed everyone into her home warmly, for she loved talking and enjoying their visits. Mary was a great cook and everyone loved her pasta sauce and fried meatballs. She brought traditions, memories to family friends, during all the holidays especially at Christmas with homemade cookies, food and festivities. Mary was always concerned for the safety and well being of her children, their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She loved them all with a mother's heart. She encouraged them during their difficulties in life by saying, "You'll be all right", with her positive outlook. Mom was very spiritual with her faith in Jesus and The Blessed Mother. Mom, "You'll be all right", because now you are with them and your loved ones. Thank you for being our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. We all love you and will miss you. Rest in peace. Mary was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Paul's Church and Altar Rosary Society. As a member she had volunteered her time and made ten thousand rosaries for many people here and other countries. Mary is survived by her four children and spouses, Sonny and Carol Cirasuolo, Whitesboro, Anna and Bob Grossi, Holland Patent, Gary and Lillian Cirasuolo, Whitesboro, and JoAnn and Steve McCall, MS, eight grandchildren and spouses, Aaron and Regan Cirasuolo, Abigail and Mike Morris, Katherine Cirasuolo and fiancée Travis Woods, Ken Grossi, Jeff Grossi and Katie Bernard, Brenda and Adam Tabolt, Joseph Cirasuolo, Esq., and Marlene Cirasuolo and Joe Bellino, seven great grandchildren, Sonny, Isabella, Angelina, Giuliana and Mariano Cirasuolo, Sophia Morris and Niko Grossi and two sisters-in-law, Rita Cirasuolo and Madeline Dorozynski. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews, local and out of town and her many new friends at the New York Mills Senior Center. Mary was predeceased by two sons, Joseph at birth and Neal in 1990, a sister, Theresa Randazzo and a brother, Isadore Pellerico. Mrs. Cirasuolo's funeral will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014, at 10:15 from the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica, NY and 11:00 at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, Utica. Burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday 4-7. In lieu of flowers those so wishing may make donations to the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, The Kidney Foundation or The Diabetes Association. A special thank you to Deacon Tony Paparella for his spiritual guidance and bringing her communion over the years. We want to thank a special nurse, Marlene Cirasuolo, who gave her grandma, Mary, compassion and special care. Thank you to St. Elizabeth's medical staff 3rd and 4th floors, the Presbyterian Home Aspen and Birch units, for everyone involved, and Dr. E. Wassel, for their compassion and care given to our mom, Mary.