Dolores J. Dellecese, 85, of Utica, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Faxton-St. Luke''s Healthcare Center, with her family by her side. She was born on September 20, 1926, in Utica, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Basile Poccia and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, class of 1945. On June 10, 1950, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, Utica, she married Robert B. Dellecese. For many years, Mrs. Dellecese was the Executive Secretary with Community Chest and later worked with her husband at his real estate and appraisal business. She was a member and past president of the Opt-Mrs. Club of Utica, was a member of the Higby Hills Golf Club and was a past president of the 9th Hole and 18th Hole Ladies Golf League. Dolores was an avid golfer, enjoyed Mah-Jongg and playing cards with her Tuesday afternoon ladies card club and never missed a Yankees game. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bob; her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and David Jones of Old Forge; their children, Jodilyn Jones (Dan Aubert), Bryan Jones (Allison Fletcher-Barone) and Michael Jones; great grandchildren, Kayla, Jack, Jason and Arriana; a sister, Clara LaScala; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Anthony and June Poccia and Nancy Poccia; and a son, David Dellecese and his family; all of Utica. She was predeceased by a son, Bobby; a brother, Richard Poccia; and a brother-in-law, Salvatore LaScala. The funeral will be Friday at 10 am at the Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Inc., 470 French Road, Utica/New Hartford with Father James Cesta officiating. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7 pm.