Geraldine Ann Firley, 80, of Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Wynn Hospital with her loving family by her side.

     Geraldine was born in Utica on March 23, 1946, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Firley) Jastzab. She was raised in Utica and was a proud graduate of Utica Free Academy. Geraldine was employed at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, where she dedicated 25 years of faithful service before her retirement. Geraldine had a passion for cooking, especially when preparing her cherished Sunday dinners for family. She also found great joy in spending time with her close-knit “Motorcycle Gang” friends: Teresa Leone, Anna and Mary Mezzanini, Mary Teti and Carmella DeCarlo. Above all, Geraldine’s greatest happiness came from her beloved family, particularly her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who meant the world to her. She was a woman of deep faith and a member of the Catholic community.

     Geraldine is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Farrell and Craig Pauquette of Utica; her cherished grandchildren, Chelsea Farrell (Brian Demma) of Utica, Alexis Sprague (Glen Murray) of Utica, and Carter Pauquette of Utica; and her adored great-grandchildren, Giada Cozza, Santino Demma, and Luciana Demma. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Grace Farrell, and Viola Jastzabski, along with her lifelong dear friends, Linda Woodward, Rosemary Pastorella, Tammy Guerino, Patty Murphy, Pat Pilon, Dale Wallace, and Bonnie Jweid-Triplett. In addition to her parents, Alfred and Mary, Geraldine was predeceased by her brother, Alfred Jastzebski; her uncle and aunt, Bernard and Aldora Jastzebski; and her dear friend, Dorothy “Dottie” Calenzo.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Geraldine’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 440 Keyes Road, North Utica. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass.

     In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Geraldine’s memory are kindly asked to consider the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 (www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org). Envelopes will be available at the church.