Margaret T. Licciardi

November 26, 1923 - September 9, 2019

Margaret T. Licciardi, (Domenica) age 95, of Johnstown, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Wells Nursing Home. Born November 26, 1923, the daughter of the late Phillip and Josephine Ruggeri Genovese. Margaret attended Johnstown High School and was a lifelong Johnstown resident. After high school, she worked over 50 years as a glove maker for several local companies. Following her retirement from glove making, she worked for the Johnstown school district as a special education one on one aide. She always kept a special place in her heart for each and every one of her students. Mrs. Licciardi was a longtime communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church and current Holy Trinity Church. For years, Margaret and her husband Benny were Co-Chairs for the Immaculate Conception “Italian” Festival. Her fried pizza dough was a real treat! Margaret loved her faith and family. One of her most enjoyable things in life was cooking and preparing meals for holidays, celebrating special events and simply being surrounded by friends and family. Margaret was a charter member of the Johnstown Eagles Women’s Auxiliary and was honored for her service. She also enjoyed yearly luncheons with her 1942 Johnstown High Classmates. Margaret is survived by her daughter RoseAnn (Gordy) Duross; grandchildren Kacy (Gabe) Centi, Kristy (Justin Sanford) Duross, Garrett (Agata) Duross, Brent Licciardi and Gina Stewart; great grandchildren Luca, Nadya, Harper, Jordyn and Reagan Stewart and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Licciardi was predeceased by her husband Bartolo P. “Benny” Licciardi whom she married on April 28, 1946 and whom passed on November 5, 1996, her son Salvatore D. “Sam” Licciardi whom passed on November 10, 2008; brothers Louis, John and Joseph and great grandson Cameron Stewart. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher Street, Johnstown with Deacon Lawrence Groesbeck officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service from 12:00 P.M. (Noon) to 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown immediately following the funeral service. Margaret’s immediate family would like to give a special thank you to the Wells Nursing Home staff who continually went out of their way to make her feel comfortable, loved, safe and at home. They cared and looked after her daily and grew to love and adore her as if she was a family member of their own. Their care, compassion and professionalism was greatly appreciated not only by Margaret but also our entire family. Contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Activities Department of Wells Nursing Home, 201 W. Madison Avenue, Johnstown, New York 12095. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.barterdonnan.com