Obituary of Angeline "Angie" M. Cesario

Angeline "Angie" M. Cesario, 84 of Rome passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a battle with cancer with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 23, 1936 in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; a daughter of the late Dominick and Clara Iozzo George. Angie graduated from Rome Free Academy. After graduating with honors, she managed The Rome Office Equipment Business for twenty proud years. On August 30th, 1969, she married Anthony "Tony" Cesario and had three daughters. Her great love for her own children led to forty years of loving and caring for many children of the Rome Community in her own home. She became a "Mother and Grandmother" to so many! Angie was truly a special person with her gentle touch, fun loving personality and heart of gold! Angie was a dedicated member of St. John the Baptist Church. She very much enjoyed attending mass weekly, followed by breakfast at The Iron Kettle Restaurant. She truly loved being with her family and friends, especially when it meant gathering together for a big Italian dinner. Angie loved to cook and was known for her delicious meals, but especially for her Italian meatballs, sauce and famous Italian cookies! Angie adored "All" of her children and grandchildren and will always be remembered as "Mamma and Grandma Ang"! Angie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony, of forty nine years. She is survived by her three daughters, Clarissa Sorrentino of Arizona, Michelle Cesario and Paul Mantelli Jr. of Sherrill and Lisa and David Carello of Sylvan Beach; four cherished grandchildren, Arianna Sorrentino, Mariano Sorrentino, Gianna Mantelli and Paul Mantelli III "Pauly"; a sister, Antoinette George of Rome, two nieces, several cousins and many wonderful friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Angie's name to: Abraham House of Rome, 417 N. Washington St., Rome, NY 13440 or Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413-9954. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., Rome, with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio officiating. Anyone wishing to attend is required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Friends may call at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, on Monday, from 4-7p.m. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com