Mrs. Catherine “Kay” (Marafioti) Luvera, 90, passed away unexpectedly, with her loving husband by her side, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Kay was born in Utica, May 29, 1921, a daughter of Pasquale and Antoinette (Condo) Marafioti.
She was educated in local schools and attended T.R. Proctor High School.
On February 20, 1954 she was joined in marriage to Vincent “Jim” Luvera.
In earlier years, Kay worked as a sales associate at Alex-ander’s Dress Shop in Utica. More recently, Jim and Kay ran Kate’s Diner in Old Forge, NY for over twenty years.
Her amazing work ethic and magnetic personality made the business a very successful and comfortable place to go.
Following retirement, Jim and Kay spent their winters in Arizona and their summers in Eagle Bay, where they have maintained a summer home for thirty-five years.
More recently they wintered in Boca Raton, FL.
Kay was a very loving wife who devoted all of herself to caring for her husband.
She was always there for him and her presence will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her beloved husband Jim; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Mayme Marafioti, and Sam and Anne Marafioti; her sister-in-law, Carmella Giruzzi; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins here and in Canada.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Rocco Lupino, Anthony Marafioti, and Fred Marafioti; and one sister, Carmella Caruso.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.
There are no calling hours. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of mass.
Arrangements are with The Matt Funeral Home of Utica. Online expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to: MattFuneralHome.com
