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Raffaella Nesci Obituary
She was born in Utica, on October 17, 1930, a daughter of the late Michael and Modestine Inglese Centolella and was a graduate of TR Proctor High School. On September 4, 1954, she was married to the love of her life, Joseph A. Nesci, in Mt. Carmel Church, a loving and blessed union of 69 years, until his passing on September 3, 2023.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Knights of St. John Commandry #385 and the Italian Heritage Club.
Raffaella centered her life around her family, whom she loved dearly. They will forever hold her memory in their hearts.
Surviving is her daughter, Diane Colicci, of PA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Danielle Nesci, of NJ and Vincent and Karen Nesci, of New Hartford; cherished grandchildren, Michael and Lisa Nesci, Kayla Nesci and fiancé, Aaron Mattice, Lindsey and Jamie Loy, Loni Babcock and Joel Kamilow, Nikolette Nesci, Robert and Jackie Rimmer, Heather Nesci and Gabrielle Nesci; nine great-grandchildren, Michael, Jenna, Jaxen, Ethan, Kinsley, Rory, Bryce, Dante and Jasmine; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves a special friend, Catherine Sansoucy.
She was predeceased by four sisters, Lena Centolella, Ruth (Ed) Glatt, Dolores (James) Miller and Rose (Tony) Sinisgalli; three brothers, Thomas (Carmella) Centolella, Louis (Nicolena) Centolella and Fred Centolella; son-in-law, Angelo Colicci; and her in-laws, Frank (Frances) Nesci, Viola (John) Corletto and Nina (Mike) Onystk.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Evangelist Church, New Hartford. Private entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Raffaella. Envelopes will be available at the service.
Arrangements with Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, Inc.; David R. Roefaro and Stephen Karboski, Funeral Directors. Online sympathy at www.scalaroefaro.com.
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