Albert E Cipriano

Schenectady – Albert E. Cipriano, 96, passed away at home on Friday September 23, 2022. Born in Schenectady he was the youngest child of 12 to Michael and Marie Cipriano. Albert served our country in the United States Navy during WWII where he received the purple heart. For many years Albert along with his wife Alice owned and operated the Cipriano Paint Store on Erie Blvd. in Schenectady. He loved to travel with Alice whether it was to Maine or on his favorite trip which was to Italy. Albert loved baseball and was a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His wife Alice of 70 years passed away in 2017. He is survived by his three children Thomas Cipriano, Evelyn Zahn and Brian (Beth) Cipriano. His daughter-in-law Joan Cipriano. Albert also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Along with his parents he was predeceased by 10 brothers and 1 sister. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4-7 pm at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. Funeral services will begin 10 am Friday at the funeral home followed by an 11 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul the Apostle Church on the corner of Albany St. & Kings Rd. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Memory Gardens, Colonie.