Yolanda M. Marucci

Yolanda M. Marucci, 96, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, New York with her loving family by her side.

She was born on March 18, 1924 in Dolgeville, New York and was the daughter of Antonio and Rosa (Parra) Maida.  Yolanda attended Dolgeville Central School. 

On May 30, 1943, Yolanda was united in marriage to Carl A. Marucci at St. Joseph's Church in Dolgeville, New York. The couple shared a blessed union of 59 years together until Mr. Marucci passed away on November 23, 2002.

Yolanda was previously employed as an inspector for the Daniel Green Shoe Company in Dolgeville, New York where she worked for many years until her retirement.

She was a devote Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Dolgeville.  Yolanda enjoyed cooking for family members, crossword and word puzzles.  She also loved to listen to music of all forms especially listening and watching her family members perform at various music venues.  Her most precious time was that spent in the company of her close family and she will truly be missed deeply.

She is survived by her beloved son, Carl Marucci and his wife, Christina of Utica, NY; two granddaughters, Arianna Marucci of Little Falls, NY and Vanessa Boyer and her husband, Jeremy of Herkimer, NY; a step-granddaughter, Dana Pohlig of Little Falls, NY; two great-grandsons, Jackson Boyer and Ronan Boyer; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Yolanda was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses , Gregory and Rose Maida, Francis (Frit) and Marlene Maida, Mary and Howard Bullock and Rose and Patrick Mullen.

A LiveStream of Yolonda's calling hours will be available on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for the public to log on at the link:  https://iframe.streamingasaservice.com/b/160548/c/542647 . A graveside service will be held immediately after at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Dolgeville, New York with Father Brian Slezak officiating which will also be LiveStreamed. All are welcome to watch online.  Anyone wishing to pay respects to the family, we encourage you to visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the guest book with a message of sympathy for the family to view online.

Please consider memorial contributions for St. Joseph's Catholic Church, c/o Holy Family Parish, 763 E. Main St., Little Falls, New York 13365.

The family is being cared for by Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329 (315) 429-7123. 

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