Obituary for Anthony J. Inserra
Mr. Anthony J. Inserra, age 75, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Born in Utica, NY, on October 13, 1944, Anthony was the son of the late Salvatore and Nellie (Dote) Inserra. Raised and educated locally, he attended T.R. Proctor High School.
On October 23, 1972 Anthony married the former Gloria Peterson. The couple shared in a union blessed with more than forty-seven years of marriage. Mr. Inserra retired from the Gold Medal Packing Company, Inc., in Marcy after many years of loyal service.
Anthony enjoyed many enjoyable times at his family’s summer home on the St. Lawrence River where he frequently fished. Anthony enjoyed the excitement of the casino and the thrill of gaming. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rita and Louis Santiago of Frankfort, and Deena Inserra and her companion, David Yeomans both of Utica; a granddaughter, Allie Aceto and her companion, Steve Pardi; a sister Dolores DeeDee Carrock all of Utica; and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Diane Inserra of Las Vegas. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Inserra; a grandson, Anthony J. Inserra-Santiago; and his sister, Rita D. Rocco.
In keeping with Anthony’s wishes, and due to the Covid-19 outbreak there will be no public calling hours or funeral services at this time. Online condolences are encouraged by the family to be left on the funeral home’s website. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Adrean Funeral Service, Inc., Utica, NY.
On October 23, 1972 Anthony married the former Gloria Peterson. The couple shared in a union blessed with more than forty-seven years of marriage. Mr. Inserra retired from the Gold Medal Packing Company, Inc., in Marcy after many years of loyal service.
Anthony enjoyed many enjoyable times at his family’s summer home on the St. Lawrence River where he frequently fished. Anthony enjoyed the excitement of the casino and the thrill of gaming. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rita and Louis Santiago of Frankfort, and Deena Inserra and her companion, David Yeomans both of Utica; a granddaughter, Allie Aceto and her companion, Steve Pardi; a sister Dolores DeeDee Carrock all of Utica; and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Diane Inserra of Las Vegas. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Inserra; a grandson, Anthony J. Inserra-Santiago; and his sister, Rita D. Rocco.
In keeping with Anthony’s wishes, and due to the Covid-19 outbreak there will be no public calling hours or funeral services at this time. Online condolences are encouraged by the family to be left on the funeral home’s website. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Adrean Funeral Service, Inc., Utica, NY.