Donna M. Cuomo

SCHENECTADY - Donna Marie Scafidi Cuomo, 81, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Mountain Valley Hospice.

Donna was born in Amsterdam, NY on March 13, 1942, daughter of the late Dominick and Maria (London) Scafidi. Donna graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1960.  Upon graduation Donna worked as a secretary for Mohasco Industries.  She left there to work for the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets as a Stenographer until she had her children.

Donna was united in marriage with Ronald Cuomo on February 9, 1964, a blessed union of 59 years.

She was last employed by Schenectady County Department of Adult Social Services and retired at the age of 59.

Donna enjoyed spending time with her husband Ronald at their vacation home in Florida and enjoyed traveling on many cruises and trips to Italy visiting family.  As a loving grandmother, she cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband Ronald; daughters Michele (Miner) Stevens of Rotterdam and Marisa Zarrillo also of Rotterdam; three grandchildren, Anthony Zarrillo of Saratoga Springs and Brandon and Trevor Stevens of Rotterdam; her niece, Lisamarie Conti-San, her predeceased sister Kathleen's daughter.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her sister Kathleen (Frank) Conti, her nephew Frank Conti, Jr. and her parents Dominick and Maria Scafidi.

Donna’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace 210 Princetown Rd. Schenectady on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with her family at the church prior to her Mass from 9:30 to 11 am. Interment will follow at St. Cyril's Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.

Donna was a big supporter of St. Jude's Hospital.  In lieu of flowers, donations made in her name will be very much appreciated. St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.