Lillian "Lilly" May Pavelka

UTICA – Lillian “Lilly” May Pavelka left this world unexpectedly, early Saturday morning, July 29, 2023. Lilly was beloved by friends and family alike, making a bright and shining impact on all that knew her in her 19 years of life. Lilly’s artistic nature, love of animals and fierce loyalty will be long remembered by the people she loved and who loved her. We remember her as a beautiful and caring person, warm and loving to everyone she met. She was currently employed with Cliff’s Local Market, in North Utica and Pet Supplies Plus, on Commercial Drive.

Lilly is survived by her brother, Cooper Pavelka; her half-sister, Abby Pavelka; her mother, Allison Pavelka; her father, Ronamoe Pavelka (Amber Morgan); her grandmother, Carol Hanna; her grandparents, Nancy and Andrew Pavelka; and many other families of aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends, all of whom she dearly loved.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York, on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A brief Funeral Prayer Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Lilly’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.