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1959
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2020
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Lillian Vatalaro Obituary
NEW HARTFORD - Lillian M. Vatalaro, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2020 in the comfort and dignity of her home with those she loved most in her heart.
Lillian was the beloved daughter of Nicholas R. Vatalaro, Sr. and the late Catherine "Katie" (Moran) Vatalaro. Lil was a strong-willed, determined woman, and one of her greatest accomplishments was raising her brother Nicky's girls. She loved them, guided them, and took on the role of mother; the girls looked up to her and adored all that she did for them. Not everyone would have accomplished the things she did, but her reasons were genuine, sincere, and from her heart.
Lillian is survived by her dad, Nicholas R. Vatalaro, Sr.; siblings, Ray Vatalaro, Beth and Bob Davies, Kevin Vatalaro and Lily Oh, and the memory of her brother Nicholas R. "Nicky" Vatalaro, Jr. who preceded her on September 6, 2018; her 9 nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Mary Kay Vatalaro-Tyksinski, Jacqueline Vatalaro, and twins Sandra Vatalaro and Nicholas R. Vatalaro III; great-nieces and great-nephews, especially Vincent Sgaglione, Michael Plumb, Addison Tyksinski; her aunt, and cousins.
Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Due to current restrictions, we will be operating at a reduced occupancy. We ask for your patience as we try to accommodate those coming to support the Vatalaro family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lillian's funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday morning at 11:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Face masks are required and social distancing and contact tracing will be implemented at both locations. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lil's name may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org or by mail to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
During this time of social distancing that we are all experiencing, please take a moment to connect with Lillian's family through the "Memories" section of her obituary. Our prayers go out to all as a sign of our continued support.
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Memories and Condolences
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LOUIS STEPPELLO
October 28, 2020
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS TO THE VATALARO FAMILY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF LIL. SHE HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.
I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE A SMALL PART OF HER LIFE.
A GREAT LOSS TO ALL OF US THAT HAD THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN A LIFE WELL LIVED.
GOD BLESS
frank palmisano
October 23, 2020
i am deeply saddened by Lils passing ...i am heart broken ...my deepest thoughts are with her loving family .i have wonderful memories of lilly that i will keep and charish im my heart forever ....such a wonderful woman ...as beautiful inside as she was out .
Barbara Green
October 22, 2020
Sorry to hear about the passing of Lillian. She lived next door to me with her father before she moved to the other side of New Hartford Square I enjoyed talking with her and her father.
Barbara Green
October 22, 2020
I am very sorry about the passing of Lillian. She was a friend and lived next door to me. Before she moved to the other side of New Hartford Square. I enjoyed talking with her and her dad
Linda Piazza
October 21, 2020
Oh my gosh I am so sad to hear this news. I have the most fond memories of Lily when we were growing up and living 2 doors from each other on Albany St. She was fun and kind and strong and I enjoyed our friendship growing up. I remember how sad my whole family was when you all moved. My deepest condolences. Such a great loss! Linda Piazza
Joan Nole Salerno
October 21, 2020
Lillian was a member of my teacher training class for NYSEC. She was eager to learn the best techniques of teaching. She interacted with many of the teachers in the class. The whole class loved her outgoing personality, and they and I knew she would make an exceptional teacher.
Lillian knew the joy of learning and giving. I was lucky to have know her.
Dona Knowles
October 21, 2020
Lillian, RIP. You will be truly missed at New Hartford Square. I enjoyed our talks and Al misses you talk also.
Joe Tierno
October 21, 2020
We are shocked. Just two weeks ago we talked about her visiting us in Florida once the pandemic was under control. She was truly dedicated to her nieces and nephews, sometimes to a fault. She will be missed. We called her Lillith because she was so much like the Cheers character who was so strong.
We will miss her.
Joe and Evelyn Tierno
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