Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Robert A Mango Sr
Jun 6, 2017
Robert A. Mango Sr., 71, of Schenectady, NY, passed away, after several months of illness, on June 6, 2017. Robert was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 9, 1945. He was the son of the late Pasquale Mango and Catherine Mango. He is survived by four children, Marlene Mango (George Rossi) of Perth, Robert Mango Jr (Marcy) of Amsterdam, Michelle...
Stella T (Gallo) Cortese
Jun 4, 2017
Rotterdam – Stella T. Cortese, 83, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. Stella was born and educated in Schenectady. She worked for many years as a receptionist and telephone operator at St. Clare’s Hospital. In her younger years, Stella was President of the Home Bureau of Schenectady. In her spare time, Stella enjoyed cooking, macramé, ceramics...
Richard F Mundweiler
Jun 3, 2017
Richard F. Mundweiler Guilderland - Richard F. Mundweiler, 50, of Rotterdam and Lake Pleasant, NY died of Miocardial Infarction on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Rick was born on August 26, 1966 in Schenectady, the son of Kenneth and Carolyn Mundweiler and was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and Siena College. He was a Manager of Indirect Sourcing for HD...
Janet A (Costa) Minersagen
Jun 2, 2017
Rotterdam - Janet Anne Minersagen, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2nd, 2017. Born in Schenectady, Janet was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Pauline (Kaczmarek) Costa. Janet graduated from Linton High School and then continued her education at Mildred Elley. In her free time, Janet enjoyed getting together with her lifelong high school girlfriends, making jewelry, having...
Donald J Deluccia
May 31, 2017
Clifton Park – Donald J. DeLuccia, 100, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 26, 1917 in Schenectady the eldest son of the late Vincent and Constance DeMarco DeLuccia. Don was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and the Mont Pleasant Technical Electrical Course. He was a retiree...
Michael A Mannato Jr
May 25, 2017
Rotterdam - Michael A. Mannato Jr., 81, passed away on May 25th, 2017 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 15th, 1935 in Schenectady, NY to the late Jennie (Casanova) Mannato and Michael Mannato Sr. Mike graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. After graduating, he enlisted in...
Florence S (Lucido) Francolino
May 23, 2017
Florence S. Francolino, 98, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Born in Wilkes- Barre, PA, Florence grew up in Amsterdam, NY. She worked at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, the Big N stores in Rotterdam and Schenectady and later at the Children’s Day Care at the Schenectady YWCA. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting afghans for family members...
Gail P Chiachiaretta
May 20, 2017
Rotterdam- Gail L. (Perrine) Chiachiaretta, 75, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2017 after a brief illness. Born October 21, 1941 to the late Bruce and Stella (Czebatoroski) Perrine, Gail grew up on Ballston Lake and graduated from Linton High School. She received her education in accounting from SCCC, and was employed by the NYS Department...
Bruce M Sehl
May 17, 2017
Rotterdam – Bruce M. Sehl, 64, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital. Born on April 26, 1953 in Niskayuna, he was the son of Donald and Ruth Sehl. Bruce was a 1972 graduate of Niskayuna High School and retired from the Golub Corporation after 35 years of service. Bruce hated to sit at home and enjoyed being...
Anthony J Gugliuzza
May 17, 2017
Glenville – Anthony J. Gugliuzza, 95, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017. Born in Buffalo, Tony was the son of the late Thomas and Maria (Barreca) Gugliuzza. Tony was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, entering Siena College in 1940. He enlisted in the US Army along with many of his...
Patricia Bonitatibus
May 14, 2017
Rotterdam- Patricia ‘Pat” Bonitatibus, 85, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Ghent NY on March 5, 1932 a daughter of the late William Siter and Eleanor Sipperly-Westover. Pat received her education in Medical Laboratory Sciences at Alfred. She was employed at Ellis Hospital until her retirement in 1997. Pat...
Hillary K Urban
May 13, 2017
Guilderland - Hillary K. Urban, age 38, a lifelong resident of the capital district, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13th, 2017. Born at Bellevue Hospital, Hillary was the beloved daughter of Donna B. Urban and Patrick J. Urban. She was raised in the loving community of Guilderland New York and was a graduate from Guilderland High School, class of 1996,...
Joan D (Case) Askew
May 13, 2017
Joan D. Askew, 88, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Born in Rotterdam, NY, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Hulett Case and graduated from Draper High School in 1945. She was employed by NY Telephone for five years and later worked as a Clerk with the Assessor’s office in the Town...
Doris May Selig
May 12, 2017
Doris May Selig, 90, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. Born in Albany, Doris was the daughter of the late William and Clara Bischoff Selig. She graduated from Altamont High School at the age of 16. Following her graduation, Doris went to work for the Associated Press where she worked for over 50 years, first in Albany,...
William Henry Harrison
May 11, 2017
Rotterdam - William (Bill) Harrison, 83, lifetime resident of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Thursday, May 11. Bill was born November 9, 1933, the son of William J. Harrison, Loretta Y. Newton, and step son of Philip M. Autelitano. Bill graduated from Draper High School in 1952, retired from General Electric after 38 years working in LM&G as a winder...
Ann Marie (Triolo) Morini
May 11, 2017
Guilderland – Ann (Triolo) Morini lived and breathed for her children and grandchildren. Born in Bafia, Sicily to Anthony and Francesca Triolo on April 18, 1925. Her family emigrated to the South end of Albany. Ann loved remembering and sharing her childhood stories and heritage. She was very proud of her accomplishments of the English language and her secretarial skills...
John "Jack" A Dellarocco
May 7, 2017
Schenectady – John “Jack” DellaRocco, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 at Ellis Residential and Rehab Center. Jack was born in Schenectady on February 14th, 1951 and is the son of Livia (Mammarella) DellaRocco and the late John P. DellaRocco. Jack is survived by his mother, Livia DellaRocco, his brother, Paul DellaRocco and his niece and nephew, Aliana...
Mercedes "Mercy" (Bellaud) Aziz
May 5, 2017
Guilderland – Mercedes “Mercy” Aziz, 86, passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Manchester, NH, on May 8, 1930, Mercy was the daughter of the late Jean and Urilda (Belanger) Bellaud. She was raised and attended school there and graduated from Notre Dame de Lourdes School of Nursing in 1951. For many years Mercy...
Helene G (Barot) Nelson
May 1, 2017
Helene G. Nelson Helene G. Nelson, 96, passed away on April 29, 2017. Helene was born on February 23, 1921, in Hudson Falls, NY, the daughter of George F. and Josephine Nailor Barot. During her infancy her father called her “Peach”, the name she was known by throughout her life. Following her graduation from Hudson Falls High School Peach met...
Gilbert E Lawyer
Apr 28, 2017
Gilbert E. Lawyer, 82, of Ballston Lake, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Gilbert was born in Schenectady, NY and graduated from Middleburg High School. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Gilbert was employed as a baker with the Charles Freihofer Baking Co. for over 30 years. He was...
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