Julie A. "Jules" Monteleone's Obituary
Julie A. “Jules” Monteleone, 94, of Fayetteville and Cicero, NY, passed away after a brief illness January 24, 2024 at The Cottages comforted by her family.
She was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Joseph and Margaret (Ferry) Barone.
Julie and her late husband Dodge started dating at North High School and their marriage of 69 years was filled with love, laughter, adventure, and the ability to include not just their three daughters but so many others as part of their “immediate family”. Well into their 80’s they golfed, entertained, and traveled extensively yet never missing a sporting event for their grandchildren. She could be heard yelling “atta boy!” They spoke often about how grateful they were for their good fortune and the wonderful people in their lives.
When Julie retired from the Syracuse School District she joined her husband at Royal Electric Co, Inc., a business they owned for over 35 years until their retirement in 2008.
Julie was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville, former officer, and member of the Auxiliary Board of Crouse Hospital at which she volunteered from the age of 14 to 85. She was instrumental in establishing Crouse’s Lights of Love. An avid golfer and former member of the Cavalry Club, The Daughters of Columbus, Corinthian Club and President of The Convent School Mother’s Club.
Julie was the first woman to be president of the Parish Counsel and a Trustee of Our Lady Pompei Church as well as developing a sports program for young girls.
Her memory and mind were so quick and sharp that her ability to tell stories encouraged such laughter. Her faith inspiring, she lived her philosophy to the end by referring often to Psalm 23:5-6, “My Cup Runneth Over”. We choose to celebrate her long life and not mourn her passing, yet she will be missed.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to The Cottages at Garden Grove’s staff and many caregivers.
She was predeceased by her husband, Diogene “Dodge” Monteleone; daughter, Margaret “Midge” Monteleone; son-in-law, James L. Whitton and siblings, Mary Cunningham and Angelo Barone.
Surviving are her daughters, Connie Monteleone Whitton (Robert Berger), and Carol (Joseph) Hamel; grandchildren, James (Sandra) Whitton, Susan (Michael) Allen, Joey (Frances) Hamel, Alyssa (Dylan) Lazo and Lucas Dodge Hamel; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ellen Whitton, Menaye and Essien Hamel; sister, Rosemary Liss; brother-in-law, Peter (Dolly) Monteleone; many nephews, nieces, cousins and 13 godchildren.
A funeral Mass in celebration of Julie’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday January 29, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Salt Springs St., Fayetteville, NY. She will be laid to rest in Fayetteville Cemetery. Per her wishes, family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday January 28, 2024 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME at 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.), North Syracuse, NY in order to get home in time for the football playoff games.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Julie to Crouse Hospital Health Foundation’s Lights of Love, 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse NY 13210 www.crouse.org/lights or the Sisters of St. Francis, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Liverpool NY 13088.
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