Lorraine Marie Smorol Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lorraine Marie Smorol, 88, died peacefully at the Nottingham on Monday, August 31. She was born in Syracuse on July 4, 1932, the daughter of Jacob “Jake” and Mary Smorol. She grew up on the west side of Syracuse, living in quarters above Jake’s Grill, run by her parents. Lorraine attended Syracuse University on a scholarship, graduating with a major in voice from the School of Music in 1954. Shortly thereafter, she was recruited to join the famed Robert Shaw Chorale and toured the country with them for several years. Settling in New York City, she married, then returned to Syracuse in 1957. Lorraine continued her professional musical career locally, singing at many social and religious events and lending her voice to a number of musical groups. She also widened her horizons as a journalist and writer, working as a reporter for the Syracuse Post Standard and as an associate editor for the Syracuse New Times. She wrote articles and reviews on music, art, architecture, food, fashion and real estate. She won a number of awards, the most important of which was Syracuse Woman of Achievement in Music (1979). She was also a successful entrepreneur, working as a wedding and social event planner. Among many other activities, she directed a series of musical performances in Hanover Square for several summers and she designed and oversaw the launch of the yearly Dickens Christmas event in Skaneateles. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, and brother, Leonard J. Smorol. She is survived by three children, Leonardo Caruso (Maria Elisa) of Boston, Laurence (Jacqueline) and Maria Sinopoli, both of Syracuse; and nine grandchildren. Those who knew her remember Lorraine’s myriad talents, her indomitable spirit, her steadfast friendship, her openheartedness, her sparkling wit, her positive outlook on life, and most of all, her unquestioned love of family. Farone & Son Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. No calling hours are scheduled. A requiem mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5th at 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 917 Park Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13204. Her remains will be scattered in the waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, an area that she loved.

Lorraine Marie Smorol

July 4, 1932 - August 31, 2020