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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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Paul John Marinello

Paul John Marinello

Jun 11, 2017

Norwalk, CT - On Sunday, June 11, 2017, Paul John Marinello exchanged time for eternity. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Paul was born on May 13, 1966 in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1984 and went on to study Accounting at Evangel College in Springfield, MO. After returning to...

Livia Rose (Mammarella) Dellarocco

Livia Rose (Mammarella) Dellarocco

Jun 9, 2017

Niskayuna – Livia Rose Mammarella DellaRocco, 92, of 898 Cunningham Ct., died on Friday June 9, 2017 at her home after a long illness. Livia was born December 10, 1924 in Sambuceto, Chieti, Italy. Livia proudly immigrated from Italy in 1929 and settled in Schenectady where she began her long working career. She was the daughter of Achille and Frances...

Donald R Salisbury

Donald R Salisbury

Jun 7, 2017

Schenectady- Donald R. Salisbury, passed away at home on June 7, 2017 surrounded by his family following a long illness. Don is survived by his wife Jean, his sons Roger (Anne) Salisbury and Michael (Anita) Salisbury. He is also survived by his grandsons; Joshua (Laura) Salisbury and Jason Salisbury, his great granddaughter Eliza Wren Salisbury, his niece Susan Pashley Hommell,...

Robert A Mango Sr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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