Mr. Dominick F. DeSimone

FRANKFORT – Dominick DeSimone, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Born in Utica on July 14, 1931, Dominick was the son of the late Palmedore and Frances (DeFazio) DeSimone. He was raised and educated in Utica, NY. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Stuttgart, Germany during the Korean Conflict. On February 12, 1955, Dominick married the love of his life Mirella Cardarelli with whom he shared a loving and devoted union of 67 years. They were best friends, truly in love and inseparable. His example of love and devotion to his wife and family will carry on for generations. A hard working man and a faithful patriarch, Dominick dedicated his entire life to his loved ones, who meant the world to him. Many will recall his endless jokes that seemed to fit every occasion.
As an exceptionally talented brick layer and stone mason, Dominick began his career as a co-owner and operator of Dick and Fred Construction Company. Through the years, he mentored many who tried to master his craft. He provided 50 years of loyalty as a member of the Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Union up until his retirement.
Dominick was an avid hunter and lifelong Yankee fan. He was also a man of many talents, including painting and sculpting. He was incredibly proud to be a self-taught musician who played the harmonica, accordion, and clarinet. He most recently shared his musical talents as a member of the local Italian choir, I'l Coro Italiano.
Dominick practiced his Catholic faith as a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church, and also displayed a true loyalty to his patron Saint, San Donato. He was a proud member of the Knights of St. John, the Italian Heritage Club, and St. Cosmas and Damian Society.
Dominick is survived by his beloved wife, Mirella; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Catherine DeSimone, and Dominick Jr. and Doreen DeSimone; daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and John DiSano, and Jodi (Puleo) and Rob Wright; grandchildren, Alyssa and Jeremy Williams; Carina and David Mettelman; Gianni, Risa, and Luca DiSano; Janae and Vinny Puleo; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Adrien Williams; and James Mettelman.
He also leaves his beloved brother, Philip DeSimone, Lucille DeSimone, Clara Perrella, Dolores Cardarelli, Beatrice Cardarelli, John and Gabriella Cardarelli, Luciana and Chris Barnes, Marisa and Bob Greer, Pina Cardarelli and Jordan Sher, numerous nieces and nephews, along with many wonderful friends and neighbors, especially acknowledging Frank Noti who was very dear to him.
He was predeceased by Angelo (Midge) and Jane DeSimone, Marie and Sal Alberico, Anthony (Jebeep) DeSimone, Pinky DeSimone, Mario Perella, Fernando Cardarelli, Anna and Pino Baldana, and Romeo Cardarelli.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, 932 South St. Utica. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dominick's Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday morning, October 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave, Utica. Interment will follow graveside in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations in Dominick's memory may be directed to St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church or online at http://www.stanthonystagnes.com/. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.