Ann Naccarato
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Ann Marie Naccarato
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| Fact File | |
| Birth Date: | July 26, 1939 |
| Family Information | |
| Lineage: | Rose Modica Lineage |
| Parent: | Rose Modica |
| Siblings: | Vincent Modica Dolores Stokes |
| Children: | Catherine Barberio Diane Bartel |
Early Life
Ann Marie Modica Naccarato, second child of Rose and Mario Modica, was born on July 26, 1939 in Kingston, NY. She was born on St. Ann's feast day and was the first baby baptized at St. Ann's Shrine at St. Ann's Church in Sawkill, NY, -- so the name was a foregone conclusion. She grew up on a dairy farm where her chores included gathering the cows from the pasture, taking them to the barn and washing their udders before they were milked. There were many fun days, riding the tractor, playing in the barn, haylofts and silos. One of the most memorable moments happened when a cousin pushed her in a hole in the hayloft floor into the bull pen with said big bull.
Her memories of Norwich and nona and nonu were many. Laughs, food, play, love and more food. Playing with Aunt Mary, pulling on her skirt with the elastic waist (Peppy always helped) and having nona send us outside. The old stone steps and the coal cellar that was dark, scary and forbidden. Sneaking down there was all the more fun. Watching nona gather the fruit, raisins and dandelions for the dandelion wine. It was the best. Nona's garden. She planted one every year into her 90's. Going to Mass with nona and hearing the homily in Italian. Going to the local grocery store called Painos (?) where the shopkeepers spoke in Italian. Nonu was hard of hearing and Nona would speak loudly and sometimes it appeared that Nonu heard more than he let on. Going across the driveway to Uncle Tom and Aunt Francis's house to play with the cousins. Crossing the backyards and going to the Ocello's. Uncle Mike sitting at the kitchen table eating the red-hot cherry peppers like they were candy. Then telling us how it would feel the morning after. Always making us laugh. Sitting in the front room watching wrestling on the black and white TV. One dare not even suggest that the action may not be real. It was real and serious with Uncle Mike. He loved it. Aunt Angela had one of the biggest dining room tables and it was always full of food. One special dish still lingers in the mind, a big helping of pasta with little rubber things in it. It was going down well until a name was placed on them, octopus or squid. Long legs.
Adulthood
One summer visit to introduce Jim to the family led to the biggest misunderstanding due to Ann's inability to understand Italian, the way that Nona preferred to talk. The phrase "I hate to go home" lead to a lot of animated Italian conversation. Aunt Mary, who usually translated, remained silent. To cover her trouble with the language, Ann tried to follow the conversation adding a lot of nodding yes, yes. When the good-byes were said nona did not appear happy. Upon reaching Kingston, Ann's mother, Rose, was at the door to great her. "Your grandmother called and said you are having a baby". After a few laughs but unable to figure out how that got in the conversation, a lesson was learned. Never say yes, yes if you don't understand the question or the language.
Ann attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Kingston High School and Mildred Elley Business College in Albany. She married James Naccarato on September 4, 1962. This resulted in her pride and joys, Diane, Mark, Cathy, Doug, Danielle, and Rachel. She retired in 1998 as Vice President of the Trust and Investment Deptartment of Key Corporation after 38 years. Ann's hobbies include golf, boating, reading, needlework, traveling (recent travel highlights include a trip to Italy and Sicily two years ago and the winter of 2000-2001 in Florida), and volunteering. Ann was active for many years on the board of Kingston Hospital, the Auxiliary, and Ulster Green Association for Retarded, and was formerly a member of the American Cancer and United Way boards.
Ann is also a member of the Classic and Antique Boat Association, St. Catherine Laboure Church (where she is a Trustee), a Eucharist minister, a member of the Altar/Rosary Society, and the Parish Council.
In her own words, a list of her superlatives:
God's greatest gifts: a loving mom and dad and sister. Dad (Mario Modica) died June 11, 1997, and mom (Rose) passed away in May, 2006. They are missed everyday.
Greatest blessing: family, friends, and the fun times spent together telling jokes at weddings, family reunions and gatherings, especially with Uncle Sam and Uncle Angelo and Nick. Dancing on tables. The dancing with Uncle Tony among others. The water fights with Uncle Charlie caught in the middle. Of all the family members Peppy was Ann's personality twin. She will be missed and never forgotten.
Greatest accomplishment, marrying Jim my loving husband (known to most as "Jim the saint.")
James Naccarato
James Arthur Naccarato, youngest of two sons of Joseph and Helen Naccarato (both deceased) was born December 13, 1934 in Saugerties, NY at Winston Farms (the site of the 25th anniversary of Woodstock). He attended grade school and high school in Kingston, N.Y and worked many years in the construction field and local cement plant. In 1981 a part time trucking and excavation business he and his father operated became full time. Being in business for one's self enables him the flexibility of time for vacation and golf and boating.
He came from a small quiet family. It took some time to get use to the boisterous wife and family he married into. Fond memories include the hospitality of the Elia and Modica families. The food, his favorite thing, is and was always a culinary delight. The laughter and love abundant. He especially enjoyed the family reunions at Canandaigua and Kingston and happy that there is to be another. It's a time to remember the great times with those that left us and make new memories from the newest members of the family.
His girls, all five of them, are the loves of his life along with his two sons-in-law.
Hobbies, besides working with heavy equipment, include golfing, traveling, and boating. Pride and joy, Spunky a 1959, Chris Craft 18' classic wooden boat. Last year Spunky got honorable mention in the Annual Classic and Wooden Boat Show. Spunky II is a 23', Century, Fiberglass boat is docked seasonally at a marina on the Hudson River.
He is a member of the Men's Association of St. Catherine Laboure and on the Parish Council. Jim is also a member of the Classic and Antique Boat Association.
Synopsis of Dates
Ann's Birthday: July 26, 1939
Jim's Birthday: December 13, 1934
Anniversary: September 4, 1962
External Links
Photo Gallery - The gallery hosted by Yahoo! Photos.
American Cancer Society
United Way
