Bottini Funeral Home

John A. Plunkett, 72, of Rome, passed away peacefully on, Friday, January 26, 2024, due to a long battle with COPD. John was born in Syracuse on November 18, 1951, the son of the late Hank Plunkett and Ellen Richards Meade, along with the late Robert Meade. On January 31, 1987, John married Marcia A. Peterpaul, a blessed union of 36 years. He worked at the former Kemp Oil and also at Orion Bus Industries. He enjoyed socializing as well as many outdoor activities. Surviving is his beloved wife Marcia, his son Michael John Plunkett of Rome; his daughter and son-in-law Erica and Christopher Thayer of Lee Center; step-daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Chris Akins of Utica, and...

Gayle D. Bottini, 86, followed the Lord home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Gayle was born on September 1, 1937 in Utica to Betty Pecci and Ralph Dahn. Having lost her father before the age of 2, Gayle and her sisters, Pat, Betty Lou, and Karen, were raised by the fortitude and determination of her mother. Gayle grew up in Oneida and graduated Oneida High School, and went on to beauty school. She later started La Petite Beauty Lounge with her mother Betty Pecci, which she owned and operated for 40+yrs. In 1958 she met the love of her life, and the life of every party, Nicholas J. Bottini (little Nick), proving that opposites do attract! They were married on May 23, 1959, a...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ball, 58, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 6, 1965, the daughter of William Sr. and Virginia Pitoniak Ball. Jackie attended VVS schools and was the owner/operator of the Ramblin Inn. Jackie loved to play pitch and pool, NASCAR racing, watching football with her friends, and loved watching and playing with her grandchildren. Jackie is survived by her significant other of 27 years Wayne Persons; her daughters and son-in-law Stacy Haskell and Chad Chesebro, and Bobbie Jo Persons; grandchildren Kaylee, Lillith, Jackson Chesebro, and William Haskell; sisters and brother-in-law Brenda...

Marie V. Nardozza, 85, of Rome passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2023 in her home with family by her side. Marie was born May 6, 1938 in Utica, the daughter of Louis and Palma Viviani. She began her career at Griffiss Air Force Base and took a pause to raise her children. She re-entered the workforce in 1975 as a secretary for the Rome City School District until the year 2000. She retired with 25 years of service to help raise her middle grandchild. Marie treasured her family and close friends. She welcomed everyone into her circle with open arms and once you were there, you were family. She was fiercely loyal. Marie's servant heart revealed itself through selfless...

Fallon Marie Nodecker, 25, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Fallon was born in Rome on May 12, 1998 the daughter of Michael Nodecker and Carrie Hughlett. Fallon was a 2016 graduate of Rome Free Academy and studied at MVCC. She loved anything that involved cosmetology. She was a cheerleader for several years with Northstar Cheerleading. She also loved playing basketball. Fallon enjoyed working in the restaurant industry and loved bartending at One Genny. Fallon always loved to have fun and enjoy life. She had a very kind and caring heart and the most unforgettable smile that would light up a room. She was loved by everyone that she surrounded herself...