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Grace Shortell Obituary
She was born on Aug. 10, 1942, in Utica, a daughter of Marco and Anna Clawson Argento. She was a graduate of Proctor High School, Class of 1961. Grace was a postal clerk of the United States Postal Service in Sylvan Beach for 27 years.
She was a member of the Vienna United Methodist Church and was the director of the Food Bank of CNY at the Vienna United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Oneida County Democratic Committee and the Vienna Historical Society. Grace was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening. She loved caring for her feline companions.
Surviving are two daughters, Margo (Chris) Shiomos, of Fayetteville, and Tracy Shortell, of Syracuse; three sisters, Edna Hobbie, of Whitesboro, Geraldine (Harold) Holmes, of Sylvan Beach, and Anna Marie (Vincenzo) Policino, of Florida; a brother, Gerald (Jackie) Raspante, of Utica; three granddaughters, Willa, Eden, and Cleo Shiomos; a longtime companion, Mel Deeley, of North Bay; several nieces and nephews; and numerous dear extended family and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Vienna United Methodist Church where the Rev. Marsha A. Madore will officiate. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in Grace's memory to Spring Farm CARES. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 9464 State Route 13, Camden, N.Y.
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Dan Hershkowitz
February 15, 2022
I am just seeing this now. I am sorry. My dad was also from Utica, and I see many parallels. Lots of love to you and your sister in particular, and to your kids who won´t get to go bowling with their grandma.
Ann Simiele
July 5, 2017
Margo Tracy and families
I am totally shocked and sadden to hear about your Mom We talked not so long ago and she gave me the updates on you both and your families Your Mom entrusted me with her most precious possessions --you girls --many memories of babysitting you Margo and Tracy when I lived on Poppleton Road Grace also helped me during our careers with the post office--she could always be counted on to give a helping hand I will miss her laugh and friendship You girls are in my thoughts and prayers sincerely Ann Simiele
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