Alice R. Daino

AUBURN - Alice R. Daino, 95, of the Boyle Center, Auburn died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Auburn Community Hospital. Mrs. Daino was born in Adena, Ohio, of Nunzio and Laura Rotondo. She graduated from West Liberty State College and worked with the Civil Air Patrol in Washington, D.C. during World War II where she met her husband Patsey, former Alco employee who died in 1979. Alice's work in the Auburn area included seamstress/tailor with the Evelyn Shop, Richards Clothing, Homicks, and Robert Hall. She was a waitress at The Krebs and was school secretary for a for a number of years at Genesee Street School and then at Auburn High School. She was involved in PTA and Cub Scouts at Fulton Street School and held various officer positions with the Melrose Senior Citizens and Auburn Senior Citizens and was also active in the New York State Teachers Secretary Association. She danced for several years in Lamplighters. She was a survivor of breast cancer and a quadruple heart bypass. She is survived by her son, Robert and his wife, Maxine, of Hilliard, Ohio and two grandchildren, Adam J. Daino, captain, United States Army, stationed in Ft. Campbell, Ky., and Elizabeth Lougeay, of Wilder, Vt. She is survived by her sister, Livia Falcicchio, of Auburn and was predeceased by her sister, Raymonda Rotondo, of Rupert, W.Va. Mrs. Daino was an avid walker before moving to Boyle Center in 2007 and could be seen walking from her home of 55 years on Frederick Street as far as Hoopes Park on a daily basis. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church (now Westminster Presbyterian Church) and had served as a deacon. There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, in Fort Hill Cemetery. Langham Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Alice. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.