ILION – Nancy Lee Caruso, age 42, of Ilion, New York, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Nancy was born on January 10, 1978, in Ilion, a daughter of the late John Caruso and Margaret (Moore) Gray. She lived most of her life in Ilion and was a graduate of Ilion High School. Nancy was a member of the Catholic faith. She had worked with the Herkimer Area Resource Center as well as the House of the Good Shepherd. Nancy is survived by her partner, Gary Brooker, of Schuyler Lake; her stepfather, William Gray, of Frankfort; her brothers, Joe Javitz and his wife, Kimberly, of Mohawk, and John Javitz and his wife, Debbie, of Ilion; her sister, Wanda Javitz, of North Carolina; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Gray; and her father, John “Schnaps” Caruso. Nancy loved life and all it has to offer us and enjoyed many things, particularly the New York Giants Football team, but she especially cherished the time spent with her family. She had the biggest heart of gold and deep down was a very loving person. She loved to be with her partner Gary and just absolutely adored her cats too! We will miss her and hold her memory dear to our hearts. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 11:00 AM, at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, New York, (Town of Frankfort) with Deacon James Bower, officiating. Internment will take place in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frankfort, where she will be laid to rest. There is a very special calling hour for Nancy that will be held one hour prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home on Friday morning from 10 until 11AM. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend the funeral service and the interment service to follow. If you plan to attend the funeral service, a face mask will be required. The family is so very thankful and appreciative to the Ilion Police Department and Paramedics for their attentive and compassionate response in our time of need during this difficult and unexpected time. Nancy’s funeral arrangements have been planned with her family friends at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, Funeral Directors, Harry J. Enea, Jr., Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia. (315) 894-8000.