Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home in Schenectady, NY

Joseph Conto

September 10, 1922 - May 11, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Joseph Conto, 89, of Foster Avenue, entered peacefully into heaven on Friday at Ellis Hospital. Joseph was born in Bridgeport, CT, on September 10, 1922 a son of the late Carmino and Elizabeth Santoro Conto. The family moved to Schenectady and Joe was educated and raised in the Bellevue area. He enlisted in the United States Navy, and served on the USS Chester in the Pacific...
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Sr. Giulia Morzillo

January 27, 1938 - May 10, 2012

Grottaferrata, Italy – Sr. Giulia Morzillo, 74, entered into the arms of the Lord on May 10, 2012 at Villa De Sole Hospital in Rome, Italy, after a long illness. Sr. Giulia was born in Moiano, Benevento, Italy on January 27, 1938 a daughter of the late Nicola and Alfonsina Morzillo. At the age of 14 she entered her holy life with the Order of San Vincenzo Pallotti in Rome Italy. She served...
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Susan H. Page

August 15, 1917 - May 4, 2012

ITHACA - Susan H. Page, 94, formerly of Schenectady and Argyle,NY passed away peacefully on Friday May 4,2012 at Oakhill Manor Nursing Home in Ithaca,NY. Susan was born in Schenectady and moved to Argyle with her husband to establish Page's Market. After the death of her husband Anthony Page in 1958, Susan and her son Robert continued to operate Page's Market . In 1969, Susan sold the...
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Mark S. Catroppa

March 31, 1955 - May 4, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Mark S. Catroppa, 57, of St Jude Drive, died suddenly Friday at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken. Mark was born in Schenectady on March 31, 1955, son of the late Roy and Mary Terrenzio Catroppa. He was a graduate of St Luke's School; Mt Pleasant High School and received an associate's degree in accounting from Hudson Valley Community College. After graduating he went to...
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Richard F. Hotaling

April 4, 1932 - May 1, 2012

ALBANY – Richard F. Hotaling, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Columbia Hospital. Richard was born in Albany on April 4, 1932 a son of the late William and Emma DeForge Hotaling. He attended St. Ann's Academy and honorably served in the Unite State Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 195 receiving the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars and...
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Robert M. Pidgeon

February 27, 1952 - April 19, 2012

CLIFTON PARK – Robert M. Pidgeon, 60, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, at his home after a brief illness with his wife at his side. Bob was born on February 27, 1952 in Schenectady, a son of Carmela (Iorio) Pidgeon and the late Anthony Pidgeon. He was a 1970 graduate of Draper High School and received a Bachelor's degree from Empire State College. He started his long and...
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Vincenza 'Vin' Esposito

March 1, 1915 - April 11, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Vincenza 'Vin' Esposito, 97, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Vin was born on March 1, 1915, a daughter of the late Francesco and Rosalia Caracciolo. She graduated from Schenectady High School and worked for the American Laundry and Central Market. She married the late Louis Esposito in September 1937 and together they...
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Mary Carrieri Sabatini

June 8, 1920 - March 20, 2012

ROTTERDAM- Mary T. Sabatini, 91, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord at the Baptist Health, Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday with family at her side. Mary was born in Howe's Cave, NY a daughter of the late Louis and Maria Mastrandea Carrieri. She lived in Jessup, PA and relocated with her family to Schenectady in 1927. Mary graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and worked...
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Pasquale Patsy DiLorenzo

April 5, 1943 - March 16, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Pasquale S. DiLorenzo, 68, of Front Street, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Albany Medical Center, succumbing to injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car while out jogging. Pat was born in Schenectady on April 5, 1943, a son of the late Anthony and Anna DellaVilla DiLorenzo. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and retired in 2002 after 42 years of...
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Louise L. Bunome

March 12, 1931 - March 15, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Louise L. Buonome, 81 entered into eternal rest on Thursday at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on March 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Constantine and Santina Cashera Rotundo. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Louise worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, retiring after 25 years of devoted service from the...
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James F. Kingsland

September 3, 1937 - March 15, 2012

GLENVILLE – James F. Kingsland, 74, died Thursday morning at his residence with his loving sister and son by his side. Jim was born in Niskayuna on September 3, 1937, a son of the late Merrill and Theresa Bourdeau Kingsland. He attended Nott Terrace High school and served as a fireman in the military. Jim was a master carpenter and lived for over 40 years in Okeechobee, Florida, he returned...
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Timothy J. Bates

April 5, 1961 - March 14, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Timothy J. Bates, 50, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Tim was born in Schenectady on April 5, 1961, the son of Patricia A. Clark and the late Thomas F. Bates. He was a 1979 graduate of Linton High School and attended SUNY at Cortland. He honorably served in the US Marine Corps in Okinawa. He had a passion for food and...
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Nicholas S. Sorrentino

May 28, 1930 - March 9, 2012

NISKAYUNA – Nicholas S. Sorrentino, 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday after a long illness. Nicholas was born May 28, 1930, a son of the late Ralph and Jennie Russo Sorrentino. He was a 1949 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. Nick honorably served his Country in the US Navy aboard the USS Newport News. He worked and retired from the General Electric, gas turbine division....
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Joseph Torre

March 5, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Joseph Torre, 100, formerly of Schenectady, entered into rest on Monday surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Schenectady a son of the late Nicola and Angela Torre of Sicily, Italy. Joe was raised in Castroreale, Sicily, where at the age of 8 started barber training from a neighbor barber. He relocated to Schenectady and for over 67 years, owned and operated Joe's...
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Anthony 'Tony' Iannotti

December 16, 1928 - February 27, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Anthony D. 'Tony' Iannotti, 83 died Monday at home. Tony was born December 16, 1928 a son of the late Antimo 'Andy' and Mary Raiano Iannotti. He entered into the United States Army at the age of 17, forgoing his senior year of high school. He served as a Military Policeman and was honorably discharged in 1947. Thanks to a legislation know as "Operation Recognition" Anthony...
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Edgar L. 'Moon' Potter

July 10, 1943 - February 23, 2012

BROADALBIN – Edgar L. 'Moon' Potter, III, entered into eternal rest on Thursday. Moon was born on July 10, 1943 in Troy, the son of the late Edgar and Dolores Moran Potter. He attended Cohoes High School and honorably served in the US Army and Army Reserves. Moon was an independent truck driver and worked most recently for JA Sweet Trucking. He raced stock cars and had a burning desire and...
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Troy P. Zabawczuk

November 29, 1967 - February 22, 2012

AMSTERDAM- Troy Patrick Zabawczuk, 44, died early Wednesday morning at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a pedestrian train accident. Troy was born in Charleston, SC and raised in Broadalbin, NY, the son of Thomas Zabawczuk (Stella) of Windsor, NY and Karen D'Amore of Broadalbin, NY. He worked in the masonry and landscaping fields. He is survived by his parents; three sons, SSGT...
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Patricia Facci Trager

October 9, 1942 - February 13, 2012

Rotterdam – Patricia A. Trager, 69, entered into eternal peace on Monday at Ellis Hospital. Patricia was born October 9, 1942 in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Rose Torelli Facci. She was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School and worked at Coyne Industrial Laundry for over twenty years. Patty also worked as the domestic caretaker at St. Rita' Parish in Cohoes, where she was...
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Donald R. Moore, Sr.

June 27, 1927 - February 6, 2012

GLENVILLE – Donald R. Moore, Sr. 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday after a brief illness. Don was born in Rochester, the youngest of twelve children to Dominic and Clemtina Buonamo Morinelli, Sr. He relocated with his family to Schenectady in 1943. He joined the United States Army, honorably serving his country during WWII. He was an accomplished drummer and preformed with his band,...
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Dorothy Cavaliere Falvo

April 22, 1928 - February 5, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Dorothy Cavaliere Falvo, of Schenectady, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Schenectady on April 22, 1928, daughter of the late Angelo and Constance Campano Cavaliere. She was a graduate of both Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley Business School. Dorothy worked as a young girl in the...
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Rose Lucille Penna

May 28, 1917 - January 29, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Rose Venezio Penna, 94, of VanVranken Avenue, peacefully passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 at her home. Rose was born in Glens Falls, May 28, 1917 a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucia Donnaruma Venezio. She moved to the Goosehill area of Schenectady at the age of four. Rose attended Oneida Junior High School and was a 1934 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Upon...
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Michael L. Riccio

May 1, 1955 - January 23, 2012

GLENVILLE - Michael Louis Riccio, 56, of Glenville, passed away on January 23rd surrounded by his family. He was born in Schenectady, on May 1, 1955, a son of Anthony and Ann Bunk Riccio. Michael graduated from Linton High School and received a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Siena College. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hiking, skiing, and sailing in the Carolinas. He is...
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Jesse F. Dipley

November 19, 1919 - January 23, 2012

NISKAYUNA – Jesse F. Dipley, 92, went home to the Lord on Monday after a brief illness. Jesse was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Jesse and Mary Stritch Dipley. He attended Mt. Pleasant High where he was enrolled in the electrical engineering program and an outstanding member of the track team, graduating in 1938. Jesse served in the United States Army, in the Medical Corp, during...
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Gloria B. Mastro

December 1, 1934 - January 13, 2012

SCHENECTADY –Gloria B. Mastro, 77, entered into eternal rest on Friday at Ellis Hospital after a very brief illness. Gloria was born December 1, 1934 a daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Louise Burro Aragosa. She was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and received a degree from Spencer Business Institute. Gloria worked for the General Electric (KAPL) and later with the...
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Louis G. Capobianco

September 1, 1922 - January 12, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Louis G. Capobianco, 89, entered into the arms of the Lord on Thursday morning after a brief illness. Lou was born Luigi Marcello Capobianco, on September 1, 1922, in Schenectady, the son of the late Domenico and Palma Cristini Capobianco. He honorably served in the United States Army during WWII in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre. He was a lifelong resident of the...
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Jane Marcell

November 9, 1926 - January 10, 2012

LATHAM- Jane Marcell, 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday at her residence. Jane was born in Schenectady on November 9, 1926 the daughter of the late John and Hermina Yunik Marcell. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and was employed as a secretary for the General Electric Company and retired after 40 years of dedicated service. She attended the former St....
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Emma Jane Butler

July 18, 1929 - January 9, 2012

ROTTERDAM- Emma Jane Butler, 82, of Princetown Road died Monday at Ellis Health Center after a brief illness. Emma was born in Middleburgh, NY on July 18, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Soechtig Nolte. She graduated from Middleburgh High School and RIT, receiving a degree in Chemistry. Emma was a loving and devoted homemaker who greatly enjoyed her children and grandchildren...
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Shirley Jean Dubanowich

June 3, 1950 - January 9, 2012

WATERVLIET- Shirley J. Dubanowich, 61, entered into eternal rest on Monday at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Shirl was born in Niskayuna on June 3, 1950 the daughter of Dorothy Ehlers Dubanowich and the late Frank Dubanowich. She was a 1968 graduate of Niskayuna High School and attended SUNY Cortland. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Empire State College....
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Michael A. Cunningham

December 9, 1958 - January 7, 2012

SCHENECTADY – Michael A. Cunningham, 53, died Saturday at the Stratton VA Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Alescio Cunningham; three children, Michael, Mary and Mathew; granddaughter Ciera; his father Ralph; siblings, Rodney, Larry, Mark, Pamela and Anita. Michael was predeceased by his mother Mary Dean Cunningham and a brother Ronnie. Services conducted by the...
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Francesco Cardiello

June 21, 1930 - January 2, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Francesco Cardiello, 81, of Regal Avenue, entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday morning at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Francesco was born on June 21, 1930 and educated in San Rufo, province of Salerno, Italy, a son of the late Giuseppe Cardiello and Maria Rinaldi. He immigrated to America in 1970 and settled in Schenectady. He worked in the steam turbine...
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Rose U. Meola

April 21, 1923 - January 1, 2012

SCHENECTADY- Rose U. Meola, 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest Sunday on the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary at Ellis Hospital. Rose was born and educated in Schenectady, a daughter of Angelo and Lucia Notartomaso Meola. She worked as a route director for 35 years at American Laundry. Rose loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a devoted communicant of...
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Stephen N. Pacelli

March 30, 1918 - December 31, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Stephen N. Pacelli, 93, entered peacefully into eternal life on Saturday evening at Ellis Long Term Care. Stephen was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of the late Stefano and Marianina Santagano Pacelli. He honorably served in the United States Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre, where he was wounded in action and received the purple heart. Stephen worked at the General...
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Stanley Anthony Zielinski, Jr.

April 3, 1922 - December 28, 2011

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION- Stanley A. Zielinski, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday at home with his loving family at his side. Stanley was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Stanislaw and Bronislawa Zielinski. He lived on a farm with his family and attended a one room school house in West Glenville. Stan honorably served in the United States Army during WWII, in the Pacific...
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Mario P. Scardino, Sr.

November 1, 1925 - December 3, 2011

ROTTERDAM- Mario P. Scardino, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Mario was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Carmelo and Pasqualina DiBella Scardino. He attended Nott Terrace High School where he played basketball, graduating with the class of 1944. Mario was a finish carpenter, a master of his trade. He built many homes throughout the capital region....
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lucy Mangano DiLorenzo

September 14, 1923 - December 1, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Lucy Mangano DiLorenzo, 88, entered into eternal rest Thursday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Lucy was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Mangano. She was a 1941 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and worked in the bookkeeping department at the General Electric Company for many years. Lucy was united in marriage on July 6, 1947...
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Elizabeth Earle

November 24, 2011

SCHENECTADY, NY - Elizabeth Earle 85, wife of the late Frank Earle died Nov. 24, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY She was born in Madison, Maine Oct. 1st 1926 a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Stoklas) Madar. Mrs. Earle was a long time resident of Lisbon Falls, ME. And most recently lived at Baptist Health Center in Scotia, NY. Elizabeth was a graduate of the University of Maine...
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Anthony L. Patriarca

August 25, 1921 - November 16, 2011

VESTAL, NY – Anthony L. Patriarca, 90, formerly of Cheltingham Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. Tony was born in Schenectady on August 25, 1921 a son of the late Joseph and Lucy Fusco Patriarca. As a young man, Tony learned and mastered the welding trade. He was employed as a welder/pipefitter for the Local # 7 Union in Latham, retiring in...
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Philomena Fay Attanasio

February 12, 1924 - November 15, 2011

ROTTERDAM- Philomena L. 'Fay' Attanasio, 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at Ellis Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Fay was born in Troy on February 12, 1924 a daughter of the late Michael and Madeline Gross Pisaniello. She graduated from Catholic Central High School and Albany Business College. She was employed in the customer service department for JM Fields and later...
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Wanda Bruzdzski Pickett

February 25, 1929 - November 3, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Wanda Bruzdzski Pickett, 82, of McClellan Street, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Wanda was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Sadie Bruzdzski and was a communicant of the former St. Thomas Church. She was employed at the Schenectady County Courthouse for 25 years retiring in 1989. Wanda was predeceased by her...
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Angela Delores Nappi

October 10, 1917 - November 2, 2011

Norristown, PA- Angela Delores Nappi, 94, formerly of Schenectady and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on November 2, 2011. Born in Syracuse on October 10, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Rose Altieri Bucci and Joseph Nappi and stepdaughter of the late Patrick J. Bucci. Angela was raised in Schenectady and received her associate's degree from the Mildred Elley School of Business in Albany....
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Antoinette Roscioli Bonczyk

June 15, 1931 - October 29, 2011

GLENVILLE- Antoinette Roscioli Bonczyk, 80, formerly of Elton Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving daughter and her loving family. Antoinette was born in Schenectady on June 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Matalda Benacquisto Roscioli. She was a 1949 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Antoinette was a loving and...
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Michael A. Conto

December 1, 1955 - October 18, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Michael A. Conto, 55, of Foster Avenue, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. Michael was born in Schenectady on December 1, 1955 a son of Joseph Conto and the late Michelena Fondano Conto. He was a graduate of Linton High School. He worked for the New York State Education Department at the museum in Albany, retiring after many years...
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Linda Lupi Wells

November 10, 1945 - September 30, 2011

ROTTERDAM– Linda L. Lupi Wells, 65 of Rotterdam entered into eternal rest on Friday. Linda was born in Schenectady on November 10, 1945, a daughter of the late Armand and Doris King Lupi. She was a 1963 graduate of Linton High School. Linda was a devoted wife and mother, she stayed home to raise and care for her family. For the past eleven years, Linda was employed by Macy's in the Rotterdam...
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Neil N. Turner

August 13, 1932 - September 30, 2011

SCOTIA– Neil N. Turner, 79, of Amsterdam Road died on Friday at the Dutch Manor Nursing Facility. Neil was born in Corry, PA, a son of the late Theodore and Doris Hazen Turner. He graduated high school and honorably served in the Navy from 1949 until 1953. He attended and received his bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Gannon University. Neil started his career with the General...
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Americo 'Mac' Brunetti

October 16, 1916 - September 25, 2011

NISKAYUNA – Americo 'Mac' Brunetti, 94, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mac was born in South Salem, NY, a son of the late Massimo and Maria Gemi Brunetti. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and honorably served in the US Army during WWII in the European Theatre as a medic, obtaining the rank of Staff...
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Peter Lane

October 30, 1918 - September 15, 2011

GLENVILLE – Peter Lane, 92, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Kingsway Arms. Peter was born in Schenectady on October 30, 1918 a son of the late Alexander and Constantine Oleskiewicz Laniewski. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and soon began working as a painter for the General Electric Company, retiring after 40 years of dedicated service. Peter was an avid reader and a fan...
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Steven Carmen Civitello, Sr.

August 20, 1964 - September 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Steven Carmen Civitello, Sr., 47, passed away on Sunday September 11th. He was born and educated in Schenectady, a son of Sheila Awaidah and the late Carmen Civitello, Sr. Steven worked in construction throughout his life for the family business. He was predeceased by his father, Carmen Civitello, Sr., and his brothers, James Civitello, Sr. and Brian Civitello. Survivors...
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Antoinette Valentino Marotta

June 30, 1929 - September 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Antoinette Valentino Marotta, 82, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. Antoinette was born in Mechanicville on June 30, 1929 a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Marano Valentino. She was a graduate of Mechanicville High School. Antoinette was a loving and caring homemaker, devoting her life to her husband and five...
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Mafalda Mareno

August 14, 1928 - September 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY –Mafalda Mareno, 83, entered into eternal peace on Sunday at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mafalda was born in Monte San Giovanni Campano, Province of Frosinone, Italy on August 14, 1928 a daughter of the late Alberto and Concetta Paolucci Bursi. She immigrated to the United States in 1949, settling in Schenectady. She worked for the VNSA, retiring after 25 years...
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F. Nancy Kilmer

April 5, 1936 - September 8, 2011

ROTTERDAM –F. Nancy Kilmer, 75, of Mayflower Drive, died Thursday at Pathway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. Nancy was born in Stillwater, on April 5, 1936 the daughter LeRoy and Flora Vetts Coon. She graduated from Ellis School of Nursing and worked for 15 years in the Intensive Care Unit at Ellis. She later worked for many years at Central Nursing in Troy. Nancy had...
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Carmina 'Carmela' Bruno

July 15, 1922 - September 1, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Carmina "Carmela" Bruno, 89, entered into eternal rest at her residence early Thursday morning surrounded by her loving and devoted friends. Carmela was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy, on July 15, 1922 a daughter of the late Stephano and Elizabetta Perrone Buonomo. Throughout her youth, she worked effortlessly on her families land in Italy. She later worked as a...
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Joan M. Stinzianni

October 16, 1927 - August 25, 2011

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – Joan M. Stinzianni, 83, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at home, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born October 16, 1927 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Pidgeon Hall. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. Joan was a loving spirited woman, devoted to her family first. She managed two coffee shops...
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Theodore " Ted " Paniccia, Sr.

January 1, 1919 - August 19, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Theodore W. Paniccia, Sr., 92, of VanVranken Avenue, passed away on Friday at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Theodore was born in Schenectady on January 1, 1919, a son of the late Enrico and Carmella Ponzillo Paniccia. He was a 1938 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. He honorably served his Country in the United States Army during WWII. Ted was...
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Carmela M. Lastarza

September 10, 1924 - August 15, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Carmela M. Lastarza, 86, entered into eternal rest, after a long illness, early Monday morning, on The Feast of the Assumption, surrounded by her loving family. Carmela was born in Schenectady on September 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Peter and Antonia Capobianco Mancini. She was a 1941 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and Spencer Business Institute. She was...
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Larry L. Ruzza (Ruzzo)

July 18, 1933 - July 29, 2011

SCHENECTADY - Larry L Ruzza (Ruzzo), 78, of Schenectady passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 29, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Schenectady on July 18, 1933, a son of the late Angelo and Marietta Gabriele Ruzza. Larry served in the armed forces and was a Disabled American Veteran. He was employed by Price Chopper, retiring in 1995 after 37...
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Elenora Scripa Coons

June 27, 1932 - July 26, 2011

GLENVILLE – Elenora M. Coons was called home by our Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Ellis Hospital, following a long illness. As Always, in life, Elenora always thought of her family first. Prior to her passing, battling grave illness, Elenora took it upon herself to prepare the body of this obituary, hoping to ease the burden of a family trying to put all of this into a concise yet...
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Patricia Pyszkowski Kwak

February 20, 1938 - July 24, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Patricia H. Pyszkowski Kwak, 73, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Skowronski Pyszkowski. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Patricia worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles and retired after 35 years of dedicated...
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Enrico Sciocchetti

April 15, 1937 - July 21, 2011

BALLSTON SPA – Enrico Sciocchetti, 74, passed away on Thursday at home, with his loving family at his side. Enrico was born in Chieti, Abruzzi, Italy on April 15, 1937 a son of the late Guistino and Concetta Morelli Sciocchetti. He came to Schenectady at the age of 13 and attended local schools and was a 1956 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Enrico honorably served in the US Army at Ft....
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Thomas J. Pratico, Sr.

June 12, 1924 - July 19, 2011

REXFORD – Thomas J. Pratico, Sr. 87, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday at his residence with his loving family at his side. Tom was born in Rutland, VT, a son of the late Philip and Josephine Pratico. He came to Schenectady as a young man, attended Oneida School and graduated from NYS Vocational School in Troy. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII, in the...
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Norma Hack Neapolitano

March 14, 1942 - July 16, 2011

SARATOGA LAKE - Norma Irene Hack Neapolitano of Saratoga Lake and a former resident of Fort Plain, Schenectady, Niskayuna, NY and Myrtle Beach, SC, died on Saturday, July 16th after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. The beloved daughter of James Christian and Leontine Muriel (Leturmy) Hack, she was born on March 14, 1942 in Nelliston, Montgomery County, NY. Norma graduated...
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Rita Scavia Manti

June 25, 1920 - July 13, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Rita Scavia Manti, 91, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at Kingsway Nursing Home. She was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Dominic and Natalie Ferro Scavia. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and worked for Dr. Jackson as a dental hygienist. Rita began her career with the Mohonasen School District at Bradt School as the Secretary to the Principal from...
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Rose DiSarro

August 17, 1915 - July 11, 2011

Rose DiSarro, 95, entered into eternal rest on Monday, surrounded by her family at Ellis Hospital. Rose was born August 17, 1915 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Louis Ciccoppi and Eleanor Ambrosini Ciccoppi. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked, as many women at the time did, to aid the WWII effort for the General Electric Company. As a young woman, Rose played...
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Phyllis J. Phillips

July 9, 1933 - July 7, 2011

ROTTERDAM - Phyllis J. Phillips of Old Fort Avenue, died early Thursday morning at Ellis Hospital due to complications following surgery. Her 78th birthday was July 9th. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph “Al” Phillips and is survived by her son Michael of Saratoga Lake NY, her sisters Norma Iannotti and Eleanor La Malfa, several nieces, nephews, grand nieces,...
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Angela 'Angie' M. DeFilippo

August 22, 1915 - July 7, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Angela M. DeFilippo, 95, formerly of Mason Street, passed away on Thursday at the Baptist Rehabilitation Center. Angie was born August 22, 1915 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Dominick and Maria Capparelli Masucci. She attended Oneida School and earned her High School Diploma. She worked at Union College as a library assistant in the Nott Library for many years until...
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Armand 'Arnie' J. Lupi, Jr.

November 10, 1955 - July 6, 2011

SCOTIA – Armand ‘Arnie’ J. Lupi, Jr., 55, passed away on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Arnie was born on his sister Linda’s 10th birthday, November 10, 1955 in Schenectady the youngest son of the late Armand and Doris King Lupi. He worked diligently over his lifetime for the General Electric Company, Schenectady City School District and Central...
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Victor D. Palmo

September 18, 1922 - June 27, 2011

SCHENECTADY - Victor Dominick Palmo, 88, died Monday evening with his family at his side at the home of his daughter in Troy. Vic, a life long resident of Schenectady, was born on September 18, 1922. He was the fourth son of Domenico and Liberata Macarrello Palmo. He graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School in 1940 and served in the US Army from 1942-1945. He was a member of the...
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Viola Friguletto

August 22, 1925 - June 27, 2011

ROTTERDAM – Viola Puglio Friguletto, 85, entered into eternal rest on Monday at her residence surrounded by her adoring family. Viola was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Mario and Maria Uliano Puglio. She was a 1944 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She worked for the FW Woolworth Company and as a clerk for the Schenectady County Board of Elections for many years. Above all...
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Asiah Vincent Maxam

October 19, 2009 - June 19, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Asiah Vincent Maxam, 20 month old toddler boy, entered safely into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2011 after being brutally and maliciously killed in his home. Asiah was born on October 19, 2009 at Bellevue Maternity Hospital in Niskayuna, a son of James R. Maxam and Jamie Darrel. Asiah was a fun loving child, and loved to play and was just began speaking. ...
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Josephine A. Baldasare

August 18, 1929 - June 17, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Josephine A. Baldasare, entered into eternal rest on Friday at the Avenue. She was born August 18, 1929 in Schenectady, a daughter of the Rose DeLegge. Josephine was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. She worked for many years for the General Electric Company as a secretary in California and Schenectady. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. ...
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Gemma M. Cacciolfi

October 7, 1930 - June 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Gemma M. Cacciolfi, 80, entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday morning at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy on October 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Carpico Gizzi. She immigrated to the United States, through Ellis Island with her family in 1938, locating in Schenectady. She attended local schools and was a 1950...
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Richard A 'Dick' Gminski

July 30, 1924 - June 5, 2011

WEST GLENVILLE- Richard A. ‘Dick’ Gminski, 86, died on Sunday at the Glendale Nursing Home, with his loved ones by his side. Dick was born in Albion, NY on July 30, 1924, a son of the late Charles and Sophie Gminski. He graduated from the State University of New York, in Canton, receiving a degree in Technical Drafting and Machine Design. He relocated to Schenectady and worked at the...
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Patricia Pat Tessitore

May 5, 1936 - May 30, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Patricia A. Tessitore, 75, entered into eternal rest on Monday after a long illness. Pat was born May 5, 1936 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Frank and Eva Tessitore. She was a 1954 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Pat was employed by the NYS Department of Insurance, retiring after 13 years of service. She was a communicant of St. Paul’s Church. She was predeceased...
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Theodore 'Ted' DeBonis

July 8, 1926 - May 21, 2011

BRUNSWICK- Theodore M. “Ted” DeBonis, 84, entered into eternal peace on Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born July 8, 1926 in Troy, a son of the late Michael and Carmela Zotta DeBonis. Ted apprenticed with his father as a young boy at the family owned and operated shoe repair shop and was a graduate of School 14 and Troy High School. He honorably served his country...
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Francis 'Sonny' Pomakoy

September 11, 1933 - May 7, 2011

Francis Joseph (Sonny) Pomakoy, 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday morning, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Rotterdam after a brief battle with Leukemia. Frank, one of thirteen children born to devout Catholics William and Margaret Pomakoy, grew up in the South End of Albany where most of his childhood acquaintances knew him as “Sonny.” Frank served as...
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Victor Scott

September 14, 1940 - April 30, 2011

GLENVILLE – Victor Scott (Sciocchetti), 70, of Glenville died suddenly on Saturday at his brothers’ side. Vic was born in Chianti, province of Abruzzo, Italy on September 14, 1940, the son of the late Giustino and Concettina Morelli Sciocchetti. Vic and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Schenectady in 1950. He graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School. He...
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Michael C. D'Elia

January 5, 1926 - April 27, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Michael C. D’Elia, 85, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Michael was born in Teggiano, Italy on January 5, 1926. He worked in Switzerland as a contractor, building many churches. In 1970 he and his family immigrated to the United States, settling in Schenectady. He worked for the General...
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Alberta E Galli

October 8, 1925 - April 17, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Alberta E. Galli, 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Palm Sunday. She was born in Schenectady on October 8, 1925, the daughter of Nicola and Ermenia Vitale Martinelli. She graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School, and attended secretarial training school. Alberta worked devotedly for 62 years as an administrative assistant at the General Electric R&D Center....
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Ann Morgalis

July 23, 1916 - April 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Ann V. Morgalis, 94, of Schaffer Heights, formerly of Lenox Road, entered into the arms of the Lord on Monday at the Glendale Home, after a brief illness. Ann was born in Schenectady, on July 23,1916, a daughter of the late William and Agnes Domblesky Menkey. She was a 1935 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was employed in the business office at Ellis Hospital retiring in...
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Irene M. Fusco

October 13, 1909 - April 9, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Irene Miner Fusco, 101, died Saturday morning at the Glendale Home. Irene was born on October 13, 1909 in Hampton, NY the daughter of John and Emma Reed Miner and was educated in VT. She moved to Troy where she was a seamstress at a shirt factory. She was the wife of the late Orlando Lombardi until his death in 1983 and her second husband, Alfonso Fusco until his death in 1992....
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Mario D. Pecoraro, Sr.

April 13, 1948 - April 9, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Mario Pecoraro, Sr., 62, of Schenectady, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken at home. Mario was born in Roccaromana, Province of Caserta, Italy on April 13, 1948, son of the late Francesco and AnnaMaria Raggozino Pecoraro. He immigrated to the United States at age 12, passing through Ellis Island and living in Queens, before settling in...
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Charles D. Myers, Sr.

February 13, 1944 - April 4, 2011

ROTTERDAM– Charles D. Myers, Sr., 67, of Rotterdam, died Monday morning after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving children. Chuck was born in Albany and raised in Guilderland. He worked for Schenectady Auto Body for 23 years, and was the owner operator of C&D Unlimited in Rotterdam and the Goosehill Bar & Grill. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Hazel Kruger Myers and Walter Myers...
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Nadja Jernakoff

June 3, 1930 - April 3, 2011

LOUDONVILLE– Nadja Jernakoff, 80, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday after being stricken at home. Nadja was born in Brussels, Belgium on June 3, 1930 the daughter of the late Alexis and Nadine Mitrophan Jmoudsky. Her family immigrated to the United States, settling in New York City where she was educated and graduated from George Washington High School, class of 1948. She...
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Michael J. Gizzi

September 24, 1920 - March 21, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Michael Gizzi, 90, of VanVranken Avenue, entered into eternal peace quietly at home, on Monday surrounded by his devoted family. Michael was born in Fontichiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy a son of the late Joseph and Anna Carpico Gizzi. He immigrated to Schenectady in 1937, working for the railroad and the Van Curler Hotel. Mike honorably served his Country in the US Army...
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Alfreda E. Smith

July 11, 1926 - March 18, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Alfreda E. Smith, 84, formerly of Summit Towers, died on Friday. Alfreda was born in Springfield, MA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Eda Perkins Garvey. Alfreda was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl Smith who died in 1988. Survivors include her son, Allen and his wife Lynn Smith, of Cazenovia; a grandson, Jeffery Smith of East Greenbush; 3 great...
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Christina Mastroianni

September 2, 1918 - March 11, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Christina Mastroianni, 92, entered into eternal rest on Friday. Christina was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy on September 2, 1918, a daughter of Antonio Fazzone and Anna Maria Barbieri. She immigrated to Schenectady in 1966 and was a loving homemaker to her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a woman of great strength and had a fabulous sense of...
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Amelia Puglisi

January 10, 1923 - March 10, 2011

GLENVILLE- Amelia Puglisi, 88, of Tryon Drive, died suddenly at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken. Amelia was born January 10, 1923 in Fondachelli, Sicily, a daughter of the late Nunzio Conti and Carmella Orlando. She immigrated to America on May 17, 1955 and settled in Schenectady. She began her career with Abelove’s Linen Service and then went on to open Sicilian Beauty Salon, Van...
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Richard P. Kwak

March 26, 1944 - March 9, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Richard P. Kwak, 66, died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Richard was born March 26, 1944 in Schenectady a son of Marian Schier Kwak and the late Walter H. Kwak. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and honorably served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Richard was an assembler in Power Generation Systems for the General Electric Company...
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Nicoletta Carrieri

October 4, 1921 - February 24, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Nicoletta Carrieri, 89, was peacefully called home by the Lord at the Baptist Health & Retirement Center on February 24, 2011. Nicoletta was a daughter of Louis and Maria Mastrandea Carrieri and was born in Jessup, PA. She was the epitome of compassionate giving to all who knew her. Nicoletta was predeceased by her brother, Michael Carrieri. Survivors include her loving sisters...
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Laura Strazzi

January 1, 1924 - February 16, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Laura G. Strazzi, 87, died Wednesday morning at Ellis Hospital. Laura was born and educated in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Rocco and Elisa DeLava Strazzi. She worked for MICA Insulator, 3M Company and retired from the General Electric Company. Laura was a wonderful woman who loved people and animals. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, playing cards and shopping and had a great...
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Jean Marie Claps, nee Docteur

November 17, 1936 - February 11, 2011

NISKAYUNA - Jean Marie Claps (nee Docteur), 74, of Schenectady, died on February 11, 2011 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She died gently, at home, surrounded by her family. Jean is the daughter of the late John and Mildred Reff Docteur. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Michael Claps, two stepchildren, their spouses, and step-grandchildren; Thomas and Mira Claps...
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Maria Rosa Rinaldi

February 2, 2011

SAN RUFO, ITALY – Maria Rosa Rinaldi, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Maria Rosa was born in San Rufo, Province of Salerno, Italy on November 8, 1929, a daughter of the late Gennaro and Nicoletta Rinaldi. She was a devoted homemaker caring for her family. Maria Rosa is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Giuseppe Salvioli; loving children, Maria and Paolo Marmo and...
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Emma Carboni

January 31, 1923 - February 2, 2011

NISKAYUNA- Emma Carboni, 88, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at her home. Emma was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Angelo A. and Rose Gabriel Carboni. She was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and worked in several departments at General Electric for over 42 years before retiring in 1985. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Emma...
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Mary T. Catroppa

September 16, 1918 - February 1, 2011

SCHENECTADY- Mary T. Catroppa, 92, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday evening at Ellis Hospital. Mary was born in Rahway, NJ on September 16, 1918, a daughter of the late Anthony and Liberata Terrenzio. She was educated in Schenectady schools and worked for the General Electric Company and the family store on Strong Street. She was a loving and devoted homemaker to her husband and son. She...
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Klara E. Macherone

June 13, 1921 - January 28, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Klara E Macherone, 89, entered into eternal rest Friday evening at her home. Klara was born and educated in Germany and immigrated to Schenectady after WWII. She worked for European Health Spa’s in Niskayuna for a number of years and was a private masseuse. Klara was an avid gardener and a former communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Klara was predeceased by her...
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Gary L. Lombardi

January 28, 2011

Gary Louis Lombardi, lifelong resident of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on January, 28, 2011. Gary was the son of the late Louis and Amelia Lombardi. He was the devoted husband of Donna Ball Lombardi of Niskayuna, NY. Gary was the beloved brother of Marisa Lombardi Doherty and her husband Francis Doherty of Arlington, MA, the late Denise Lombardi Ausborn and her husband Ed Ausborn...
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Robert A. Consalvo

October 3, 1951 - January 25, 2011

GLENVILLE– Dr. Robert A. Consalvo, 59, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Robert was born in Schenectady, a son of Robert and Carol Camino Consalvo. He was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, Class of 1969. He attended Mohawk Valley Community College, where he received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences, a Bachelor’s and Master’s...
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Marie A. DeCiero

June 13, 1928 - January 23, 2011

GLENVILLE– Marie A. Giuffre DeCiero, 82, died Sunday morning at Baptist Health in Scotia, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine Peconie Giuffre. She moved to Amsterdam when she was 6 years old and then relocated to Gloversville when she married. She was a 1946 graduate of the Wilbur Lynch High School and then worked for S &...
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Wanda Papa Yeo

January 26, 1933 - January 7, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Wanda Papa Yeo, 77, of The Avenue, died Friday afternoon, after a long illness. Wanda was born in Schenectady, on January 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Montorio Papa. She was a homemaker to her family. In her later years, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo and various bus trips. Wanda was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Dominick Papa. ...
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Grace Corbett Perretta

December 10, 1923 - January 6, 2011

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Grace Corbett Perretta, 87, of Arden Courts Care Facility, died Thursday morning, after a lengthy illness. Grace was born in Troy, NY, on December 10, 1923, the daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Alice Betts Corbett. She graduated from Scotia High School, class of 1940. She was a secretary for the General Electric Company in Schenectady during World War II. She then lived as...
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Robert P. Navarette

October 27, 1926 - December 30, 2010

ROTTERDAM - Robert P. Navarette, born October 27, 1926, in Schenectady, died on the morning of December 30, 2010, at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Peter and Pauline Sutton Navarette. Mr. Navarette resided at the Baptist Nursing Home, since August. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Albany Business College. Mr. Navarette was a four year veteran of the U.S. Air Force...
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