Obituary of James E Notarianni

Mr. James E. Notarianni, 87, of Utica, NY., passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. 

     James was born December 11, 1934 in Utica, NY the son of the late James and Catherine (Greco) Notarianni.  He was raised and educated in Utica.  James proudly served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1956.  After his honorable discharge he continued to serve in the Army Reserves for many years until to his retirement in December of 1994.  James was united in marriage to the former Ann M. Strassberger on January 3, 1961 at Historic Old St. John’s Church, Utica.  A blessed union of 61 years.  James was employed by the City of Utica as a Fireman, a job he enjoyed to the fullest.  He retired as Captain after 34 years of faithful service.  He was also a member of New Hartford American Legion Post #1376.

     James is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Christine Notarianni, Frankfort, NY., son Vince Notarianni, Highpoint, NC., sister Kathleen Joseph, Utica, brother Frank Notarianni and his partner Ron Menezes, Dade County, FL., sister-in-law Jean McBride and brother-in-law James Strassberger and his wife Peg.  James is predeceased by a sister Carmelita Marangi.

     Mr. Notarianni memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Historic Old St. John’s Church, Utica, 240 Bleeker Street, Utica, NY., 13501.  Arrangements for Mr. James E. Notarianni have been entrusted to Heintz Funeral Services, Inc., 1517 Whitesboro Street, NY. 13502