Esther Lou Alteri

Esther Lou Alteri obituary, Corning, NY

Esther Lou Alteri

Esther Alteri Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips Funeral Home - Corning on Oct. 25, 2025.
Esther Lou Alteri, age 87, of Corning, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at home with her loving husband by her side. She was born on January 12, 1937 in Binghamton, the daughter of the late Erwin and Julia (Mahaney) Brewer. She married Frank Alteri on June 4, 1966 in Johnson City.
Lou was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and she cherished the time she spent with her family. She enjoyed family reunions at Keuka Lake, traveling, and spending winters in Naples, Florida. Lou was a communicant of All Saints Parish and volunteered at Corning Hospital, both the old and new locations, for many years, and she worked for the Board of Education at Corning School District.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Frank Alteri, sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Kelley Alteri of Preston, Maryland, Tim and Lisa Alteri of Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Richard and Dawn Alteri of St. Paul, Minnesota, nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by special friends, Connie Feehan, Karin and Chris Larrabee, and Debbie Hall.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 West Pulteney Street on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 am at St. Mary's Church, 155 State Street, Corning. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Those wishing may make donations in her memory to CareFirst Hospice by going to www.carefirstny.org or to Corning Meals on Wheels by going to cmowheels.com
Service Details
Visitation
When
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Phillips Funeral Home
Address
17 W. Pulteney Street
Corning, New York 14830
Mass of Christian Burial When
Friday, January 3rd, 2025 9:30am
Location
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Address
155 State Street
Corning, New York 14830
Interment
When
Friday, January 3rd, 2025 10:30am
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Address
Park Avenue
Corning, New York 14830 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Esther Lou Alteri (Brewer), please visit our Tree Store.

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