Lottie Louise Cuchiara

Lottie Louise Cuchiara
of Vestal, N.Y.
Lottie Louise Cuchiara, 90, of Vestal, went to be with the Lord, Monday evening, August 25, 2008, at the Vestal Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Samuel Cuchiara; parents, Edward and Pauline Pawlowski; brother, Bill Pawlowski; son-in-law, Joe Kane; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Cuchiara. She is survived by her children, Carol Kane, Vestal, Sonia and John Monigan, Vestal, Marlene and James Walsh, Naples, Fla., and David Cuchiara, San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Gary Stevens, Paula Kane, Marty Kane, Tina and Matthew Siock, Christine and Joseph Miller, James Walsh and Desiree Cuchiara; nine great-grandchildren, Brianna Stevens, Taylor Stevens, Paige Miller, Cassandra Kane, Nicholas Miller, Bennett Miller, Samuel Siock, Madison Siock and Carly Siock; special niece, Kathie and Robert Young; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; two very special friends, Angie Randesi and Dorothy Shirley. Lottie was a member of St. James Church, Johnson City. She was a devoted wife of 69 years and a loving mother. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling, especially to California and Florida. She was very social and enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Vestal Nursing Center for the wonderful care, especially the nurses and aides in the Cypress Unit.
Funeral services will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790, in Lottie L. Cuchiara's memory.