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Anna Giacovelli Obituary

Anna M. Giacovelli, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Utica, on May 9, 1933, a daughter of the late Michael, Sr. and Josephine DeMarco Macchione and was educated in local schools. On May 4, 1957, she was married to Anthony Giacovelli in St. Anthony of Padua Church, a blessed union of 68 years.

Anna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, whose life centered around her family. Anna's entire world was taking care of her family, always tending to their needs, making sure there was always a hot meal prepared for them. They will forever hold her memory in their hearts.

Surviving is her beloved husband, Anthony ""Tony""; her daughter, Lucille Giacovelli Harden and husband, Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony, Jr. and Donna Giacovelli; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Linda Macchione; brother-in-law, Angelo Giacovelli; grandchildren, Anthony (Trisha) DeNicola, Kara A. DeNicola, Jenna DeNicola Ross and husband, Jordan, Anthony M., III and Ainslee Giacovelli, Tayla Giacovelli Sykes and husband, Derek, Jessica (Alex) Hernandez, Brittany (Ryan) Hughes and Kevin Manolescu; great-grandchildren, Geonni DeNicola, Enzo, Donato and Giovanna DeNicola, Jordan and Jaxson Ross, Crew Sykes, Avery and Leia Hughes, Janaysa and Mason Hernandez, Cora and Maddox Giacovelli; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her sister, Dolores Macchione Mitchell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12 p.m., in Anthony/St. Agnes Church. The family will greet guests at the conclusion of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer/Dementia Assoc. or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available.

Arrangements are with The Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home, 1122 Culver Ave., Utica. Online sympathy at www.scalaroefaro.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Sentinel from Dec. 22 to Dec. 31, 2025.

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