Suzanne M. Tranquille

March 24, 1941 - June 17, 2021

UTICA – Suzanne “Sue” M. Tranquille, 80, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare. Sue was born on March 24, 1941, in Utica, the daughter of the late Mario J. and Elaine (Barbano) Tranquille. She was a 1959 graduate of T. R. Proctor High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Math from Utica College. Sue was a teacher at Utica Catholic Academy from 1965-1976 and Notre Dame High School from 1976-1986. She continued her teaching career as an adjunct professor at MVCC from 1987-1995. Sue enjoyed volunteering with Your Neighbors, Inc. and as a literacy volunteer. She was a member of Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement, U-Can Club, Post-Polio Support Group, and the Clementian St. Book Club. Sue was actively involved in a ministry for individuals with disabilities in the Mohawk Valley. Sue is survived by her sister, Mary Elizabeth Tranquille and close cousins, Suzanne and David Roy, and Christine Smith. She also leaves behind several cousins of the Barbano and Tranquille families and her long-time friend, Christine Sacco. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Historic Old St. John’s Church. The family will receive guests following the Mass. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Sue’s family would like to thank her aides, Judy Narbone, Sharon Tulej, Susan Hoke, Tina Rugari and Amra Lovic for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Sue’s name may be made to the Historic Old St. John’s Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Mass.