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Regina Stasaitis Obituary
Utica
Regina (Jean) D. Stasaitis 88, passed away October 29, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Jean was born in Clark Mills, NY, on April 13, 1923, the daughter of Jeremiah and Margaret (Christ) Dwyer. She was raised and educated in Clark Mills and was a 1941 graduate of Clinton High School. On July 31, 1945 at the Church of Annunciation, Clark Mills, Jean was married to James G. Stasaitis. Mr. Stasaitis died in 1986. She was a former member of St. George's Church and an active member of the Board of Trustees until the closing of the Church. She is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica. Jean was a member of the Heart Survivors Club, America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, and the Utica Boilermaker Road Race. Jean was an avid gardner, who enjoyed working in her yard and maintaining her home. She loved to travel and take trips to Florida, making stops to visit many friends along the way. Jean is survived by two daughters and sons in law, Judith and John White of Frankfort and Jamie and Edward Townsend of Waterville; one son and daughter in law, James G., Jr. and Jan Stasaitis, of Utica; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) DiBrango of Utica, Tara White of Utica, James White of Frankfort, David Michalanie of New York City, Emily Michalanie of Bend, OR, Mikhail Townsend of Providence, RI and Elliot Townsend of New York City and three cherished great grand children. She also leaves one sister, Lois Scholl of Clark Mills and a sister in law, Rita Stasaitis of Utica. Jean was predeceased by one brother, Gerald Dwyer, and two brothers in law, Vincent Scholl and Francis Stasaitis. Mrs. Stasaitis funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica, where her mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Her burial will be in St. George's Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica will be held Tuesday (today) from 3:00 till 7:00 PM. Donations in Jean's memory would be appreciated to the American Heart Association. Online guestbook and messages of sympathy at: www.heintzfuneralservice.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Regina Stasaitis
November 17, 2011
Jamie,
I don't know if you'll remember me, but we went to Kemble School together & were both Girl Scouts. I remember your mom'e pretty smile and her warmth. She was a good friend to my Aunt Rosalie, with whom she worked at MVCC. My sympathy goes out to you & Jim.
Diane(Morelle)Vanderkraan
Carl Sofranko
November 7, 2011
Jim
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I was fortunate to have met her a few years ago and her memories of your father's baseball career and those times were always fuel for good telephone chats. She was a friendly, wonderful woman.
American Heart Association
November 1, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Nora Blalock
November 1, 2011
I was so very sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. Stasaitis. She was a dear friend of my grandmother, and I felt like she was part of the family. I loved seeing her every year during her visits to VA, and she was such a good friend to my grandmother. She would give my sisters and I angel ornaments for Christmas every year. They are all so beautiful, and they will always remind me of the wonderful time I had with Mrs. Stasaitis. I am so sorry that I cannot attend the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. I'll miss her so much.
Nora Blalock
November 1, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Stasaitis. She was a dear friend of my grandmother's, and I felt like she was family. I was always so excited to see her when she came to VA to visit, and she was always so kind to my family. She bought us angel ornaments for Christmas every year, and I am so glad that I have those to remember her by. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. I'll miss her deeply.
Nora Blalock (Newport News, VA)
November 1, 2011
Jim & family...I am very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don Marino
November 1, 2011
To Jeans Family:
I knew Jean for many years through working with her at MVCC. We registered many, many students together. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Maryanne Milograno, Utica, NY
November 1, 2011
Jim & Family, I am so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with your family. Adel
Dick Aversa
October 31, 2011
Jim, and Family...I am very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing..you and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie Stitt
October 31, 2011
To the Family of Jean Stataitis
I am so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. I worked with her at MVCC and enjoyed her and her husband at the CSEA parties. They were like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers when they were out on the dance floor. Another fond memory I have is being invited with other friends to her beautifully holiday decorated home and comfortably spending the evening with her and a fabulous holiday dinner with all the trimmings. She was quite the hostess.
Jean was always willing to help anyone that came her way. I was co-chairwoman for a CSEA Christmas party one year and Jean and I were talking about the plans. All of a sudden she volunteered to make the centerpieces for the tables for next to nothing. They were absolutely beautiful. In fact, I had mine as my Christmas centerpiece on my dining room table for many years.
She truly loved her family and friends and I am happy to have known her. I know how proud you all were to have had such a wonderful mom and dad and that many fond memories will be with you for many years to come. May God Bless you during this time of grieving and in the coming season.
October 31, 2011
Jim & family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a beautiful, caring and thoughtful woman who will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Judy Ingalls
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