Lois M. Conte

1931 - 2017

Lois M. Conte 1931 - 2017
UTICA - Mrs. Lois M. Conte, 86, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Utica on January 3, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Hazel Moran Mack, and was a graduate of UFA High School. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Alfonse (Al) V. Conte, on September 30, 1950. Together, they proudly raised eight children, and were married for 58 years until his passing on October 21, 2008.
Lois selflessly and passionately centered her life around her children and grandchildren. She was the epitome of a mother – dedicated, unconditionally loving, and awesomely entertaining. She had an open heart and an open door and all who knew her came to love her.
Surviving are her children, Donna DeRocco, of Utica, Victor and Eileen Conte, of Utica, Michael Conte, of Medellin, Colombia, Cathi and Bob Morgan, of Whitesboro, MaryJo and Larry Fredsell, of Utica, Carolyn and Kevin Latimer, of MA, and Susie and Charlie Greene, of NJ; grandchildren, Gina and Joe Martino, Frank and Nicole DeRocco, Vinnie and Krystle DeRocco, Patrick DeRocco, Michele and Paul Dischiavo, Vic and Carrie Conte, Erin Morris, Lynette and Jay Dundon, Marianne and Brian Nichols, Amanda and Pat Carney, Alan Conte, Ryan and Miriam Morgan, Alli Morgan, Lawrence Fredsell, Nathan Fredsell, Ashley Fredsell, Eric Latimer, Jackie Latimer, Sidney Greene, Chris and Tricia Lucas and Jenny Lucas; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Joey, Ava, Devon, Mia, Andrew, Ella, Sean, Matthew, Brett, Addie, Jack, Danielle, Frank Jr., Leo, Aidan, Clara, Chase, Garrett and Jacob; one great-great-grandchild, Preston; brother, Bob Mack; sister, Cindy Loeschner and husband, Alvin; in-laws, Al Johnson and Joyce, and Danilo Lopez Roman; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. She was excitedly awaiting the birth of her twin great-granddaughters and her great-grandson. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Alan R. Conte, on January 2, 2017; her son-in-law, Frank DeRocco; grandchildren, Joe Cassella and Heather Morgan; sister, Patricia Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Violet Mack; in-laws, Rosemarie Mack, Victor and Josephine Conte, and MaryLou and John Passiatore; and step-father, Pete Bauder.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her angels who cared for Lois for the last 3 years in her home. Also, a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the 3rd floor at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for their care and compassion.
S.W.A.K.
Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4-7 p.m. at The Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, Inc., 1122 Culver Ave. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Church. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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