Obituary of Ann-Marie Ashby

Ann Marie (Almagno) Ashby UTICA Mrs. Ann Marie (Almagno) Ashby, age 85, entered into the serene and peaceful portals of Gods Heaven on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Ann Marie endured a rigorous debilitating illness. Born in Utica on March 10, 1929, Ann Marie was the daughter of the late Bernard and Carrie (Nudo) Almagno. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. Ann Marie was a diligent private secretary for the Bendix Aviation Corporation. Subsequently, she worked at the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Company, retiring after 20 years of service. Ann Marie valued the ethics of hard work, gained comfort from her sociable nature, and dedicated herself to the friendships she held throughout her life. Ann Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack. She is survived by her son, Robert Ashby; her grandson, Jack Ashby; her brother and sister-in-law, Ronald J. and Marie (Harder) Almagno of NJ; nieces and nephews, Ronald B. Almagno and Kathryn, Vincent J. Almagno and Dana, Marie Annette Donlon, Christine Ogurk, and Daniel and Michelle Ogurk; two great-nephews, Ryker and Davin Almagno, all of NJ; as well as numerous cousins. The family is grateful to the entire compassionate staff of the Willoway Unit of the Katherine Luther Residential & Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Ann Maries funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday evening at 6:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Rev. James Cesta officiating. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Online tributes at: www.EannaceFuneralHome.com