Christine B. (Petronio) Bray, 74, of N. Utica, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

   Ms. Bray is survived by her daughter, Lisa Petronio; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael and Melissa Petronio and Jason Petronio; two cherished grandchildren, Brian Demma and Teylor Rose Buck; three adored great grandchildren, Giada Cozza, Santino Demma and Luciana Demma; brothers and sisters, William (Karen) Bray, Laura Bray, Angela Maloy, Patricia (Dennis) Haggerty, Margaret Housel, Ellen Bray and John (Marie) Bray and her sister-in-law, Judy Bray, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Richard Bray; sister, Judy Bray and her two beloved canine companions, Niko and Rio.

    Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Christine’s memorial Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Mark’s Church, 440 Keyes Rd., N. Utica. The family will greet visitors at the conclusion of visitation. Those wishing to donate in Christine’s memory, please consider Hospice and Palliative care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413 or an animal rescue of your choice.

     Ms. Bray’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. and the Hospice Siegenthaler Center for the compassionate care you provided to Christine.