Obituary of Leda Minco

Name: Leda De Minco Date of Death: Saturday, July 26, 2008 Residence: New Hartford, NY Age: 87 Obituary: Leda Saraceni De Minco, 87, of Preswick Glen, New Hartford, formerly of Stokes-Lee Center Rd., Lee Center, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at University Hospital in Syracuse, following a brief illness. Leda was born on June 5, 1921, in Orsogna, Italy, the daughter of Oreste and Felicetta Zuchero Saraceni. In October of 1929, Leda left Italy accompanied by her mother and sisters, Clara and Wanda, and joined their father, Oreste and brother, Celestino, in the United States. The family established residence in the Fordham section of the Bronx, NYC. On April 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Anthony P. "Tony" De Minco, a blessed union which endured for over sixty years. The couple moved to Rome, with the transfer of the Watson Laboratories in December of 1950. Her husband, Anthony, an electronics engineer, remained at Griffiss AFB with the Rome Air Development Center until his retirement in 1977. Leda and her family lived in Lee Center since 1951 until recently, when they moved to New Hartford. Leda was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, an active member of the Women's Club, and past soloist with the church choir. Leda was a member of the Palm Twig for thirty-seven years, serving as a volunteer at the Rome Memorial Hospital Snack Bar and other fund producing activities. A dedicated volunteer and past member of the Board of Directors of the Rome Chapter of the American Red Cross, she also served as chair person of the Bloodmobile for several years. Surviving besides her loving husband, Tony, are three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lynne De Minco, of West Friendship, MD, Stephen and Carole De Minco, of Darnestown, MD, Chris De Minco, of Rush, NY, and Marcia De Minco, of Honeoye Falls, NY; six beloved grandchildren, Gregory, Jennifer, Kristen, Stephen, Jessica, and Lauren; and two sisters, Clara Magno, Yonkers, NY, and Wanda De Legge, of Greer, SC.. She was predeceased by a brother, Celestino Saraceni. Love of family was followed by her love of travel, especially long cruises to many parts of the world. Musical theater was another passion, which she enjoyed tremendously. In past years, she appeared in several off Broadway musicals in New York and also made her appearance in the local theater. In death, she leaves the following, "Don't cry for me! CELEBRATE! I've had a fabulous life and the greatest family one could live for." A Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, Lee Center, on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 10:30AM where the Rev. Paul V. Carey will officiate. There are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc, 418 N. George St., Rome. Contributions may be made in Leda's memory to the American Red Cross, Rome Chapter, 303 W. Liberty St., Rome, NY 13440, or the St. Joseph's Church Building Fund, 5748 Stokes Lee Center Rd., Lee Center, NY 13363. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.nunnandharper.com. Services: A Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, Lee Center, on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 10:30AM where the Rev. Paul V. Carey will officiate. There are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc, 418 N. George St., Rome. Contributions may be made in Leda's memory to the American Red Cross, Rome Chapter, 303 W. Liberty St., Rome, NY 13440, or the St. Joseph's Church Building Fund, 5748 Stokes Lee Center Rd., Lee Center, NY 13363. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.nunnandharper.com.