Margaret J. Reale Obituary

We bid farewell to Margaret J. Reale (Utica, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 7, 2025 at the age of 89. Margaret J. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence F. and Mary E. Murphey (Coyle); her spouse Ignazio Cosmo "Reo" Reale; her pet Honey; her son Joseph F. Reale; her mother-in-law Maria Louise Reale (Maggolini); and her nieces, Kathleen C. Giannico, Janet E. Grass and Nadine M. Hoffman.

She is survived by: her pet Peggy; her children, Mary Plantz, Joyce Paciello (Henry "Chico" Colon), Joanne Pettengill (Lomont Mann) and Michael (Phyllis Reale); her daughter-in-law Maryanne Reale; her grandchildren, Jolene M. Plantz, Gerald White, Nicole, Chris Grems, Andrea, Jack Ortiz, Jessica Paciello, Christopher Bastedo, Jason Pettengill, Brian, Linda Pettengill, Michael Reale (Amanda Ortiz), Breann, Bryan Harrington, Tori Lynne Reale, Jordan, Crystal Cornacchia, Ryne, Maria Cornacchia, Joseph, Muzy Reale, Matthew Reale and Mischa Borowski; her nieces and nephews, John and Terry Reale; her in-laws, Catherine Giannico (late Sam R. Giannico) and Ruth Reale (late Nicholas J. Reale); and her caregivers, Mia, Peter, Dawn, Ashlee, Taylor, Brezzy and Jamie. She is also survived by great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins.