Alma M. Noga, 82, of Utica passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Alma was born in Utica on August 14, 1927 a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Heintz) Zobel. Alma received her education at St. Joseph's Grammar School, St. Francis de Sales High School and the Utica School of Commerce. On May 20, 1950 she married Barney W. Noga. Alma devoted herself fully to raising her nine children. The last 16 years she also enjoyed volunteering her secretarial skills to Fr. Bassam Saade for St. Louis Gonzaga Church. Alma was a parishioner of St. Joseph's-St. Patrick's Church and St. Louis Gonzaga Church, Utica, a member of the St. Joseph's-St. Patrick's Choir for over 60 Years, the Secular Franciscans, Altar Rosary Society and St. Joseph Society for over 50 years, a founding member of the Mother Marianne Prayer Group and faithfully participated in Perpetual Adoration. Alma also enjoyed spending time at her camp at Kayuta Lake. Alma is survived by her nine children and their spouses; Kateri Noga, Utica, Timothy and Susan Noga, Remsen, Gregory and Nancy Noga, NH, Julie Anne and Calvin Murphy, VT, Maura and Gregory Marron, Marcy, Andrew and Colleen Noga, Westmoreland, Christopher and Mary Beth Noga, Marcy, Barney W., II and Susan Noga, Oriskany, Bridget and Michael Parisi, Deerfield and Fr. Bassam Saade, FL, who was like a son to her, two sisters and a brother-in-law; Rita Firsching, New Hartford and Irene and Peter Keane, CO. Alma is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, an aunt and several cousins, nieces, nephews and good friends. Alma was predeceased by a brother Joseph Zobel, Jr. Alma's funeral will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 10:00 from the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica and at 11:00 from St. Joseph's - St. Patrick's Church, Utica. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday from 3-8. Those so wishing may make donations to St. Joseph's-St. Patrick's Church or St. Louis Gonzaga Church in Alma's memory. Alma's children will forever cherish their "brother" Fr. Bassam, for the blessings and love he bestowed upon their mother. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Naji El-Khoury for his compassionate and loving care. His kindness and that of his staff will not be forgotten. The family also wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Martin Morell and his staff, Sister Catherine Croghan, Fr. Richard Dellos, Chorbishop John D. Faris and the staffs of Sitrin Rehabilitation Center, Masonic Care Community, in particular the Queen's Household, and the staff of St. Elizabeth's Medical center. Auf-wie-der-sehn.