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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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Giovina (Corradi) Tommasone

Giovina (Corradi) Tommasone

Feb 23, 2017

Rotterdam – Giovina 'Joanne' Tommasone, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017. She was born inSilvi Marina, Italy on November 18, 1937 toAlfredo and Palmina (Ronca) Corradi, the oldest of six. In 1955, she married Antonio Tommasone and together they brought three of her siblings to America to start a new life. Giovina was a homemaker and dedicated...

Gerald A Bouleris

Gerald A Bouleris

Feb 23, 2017

Schenectady- Gerald Albert Bouleris , 71 Passed away after a long illness at Ellis Hospital On February 22, 2017. He was born in Troy NY a son of the late Albert and Mary McClelland Bouleris. Jerry was employed at the Honeywell Corporation (Bendix) in Green Island for thirty years until retirement. Jerry enjoyed fishing, swimming and bowling. Along with his...

Michael Musella

Michael Musella

Feb 23, 2017

Michael Musella passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, with his wife, Susan, and sister-in-law, Mary, holding his hands bedside. Friends Sondra and Daniel Freilich provided great comfort minutes later. He was born on JFK’s inauguration January 20, 1961, a fact he pointed out fondly, and often, in Schenectady, NY. He was the son of...

Matthew Ryan Castillo

Matthew Ryan Castillo

Feb 21, 2017

Schenectady NY – Matthew Ryan Castillo, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 21, 2017 at the age of 28. Matthew is survived by his daughter Gabriella Castillo, his mother Lori McGrath, his step father Dave Figueroa, his father Jose Castillo. Brothers Michael, Jesse and Joey Castillo and his sister, Jennifer See. Matt left behind many cousins but one...

Rose (Tedisco) Perretta

Rose (Tedisco) Perretta

Feb 17, 2017

Rotterdam – Rose Perretta, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday February 17th at Baptist Health Nursing Center. Rose was born in Schenectady at home on February 11, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Tedisco and Catherine Selia Tedisco. She married Master Sergeant Theodore N. Perretta on February 10, 1946. Rose worked at the General Electric Co. in...

Concetta "Connie" (Iozzia) Miele

Concetta "Connie" (Iozzia) Miele

Feb 16, 2017

Concetta Miele passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on Thursday, February 16, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, NY on March 18, 1926, Connie was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Cioffi) Iozzia. Connie worked as a Keypunch Operator for New York State and the W.T. Grant Co. She devoted most of her...

Lenora Mae (Bader) Cole

Lenora Mae (Bader) Cole

Feb 16, 2017

Albany – Lenora Mae Bader Cole, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 16, 2017 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born on July 2, 1926, Lenora was the daughter of the late Matthew and Jessie Bader. She is predeceased by her sons: Kenneth S. Cole and Mark J. Stangle. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Linda...

John R Massaroni

John R Massaroni

Feb 15, 2017

Glenville - John R. Massaroni passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, February 15th, 2017, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 6th, 1954, the son of the late Robert Massaroni, and survived by his mother, Mary L. Massaroni of Schenectady. John graduated from Draper High School in 1972 and from Siena College in 1975; he...

Karen J (Bonin) Gayle

Karen J (Bonin) Gayle

Feb 13, 2017

Karen J. Gayle, 64, of Schenectady, died suddenly at home on Monday, February 13, 2017. Karen was born in Middletown, NY, the daughter of the late Herb and Frances Boyce Bonin. She was employed as a manager with the Christmas Tree Shops in Colonie for the past 10 years. She enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts, and especially loved frogs....

David W Park

David W Park

Feb 13, 2017

Schenectady- David W. Park, 53, passed away on Monday February 13, 2017 at the loving Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia with his family at his side. David was born on November 6, 1963 in Schenectady. He was predeceased by his parents Daniel W. Park Sr and Jeanne M. Powell (Park) Webster, his step mother Gloria Park and his beloved...

Wesley Dutch Seaburg

Wesley Dutch Seaburg

Feb 12, 2017

Guilderland- Wesley ‘ Dutch” R. Seaburg, 66, of Edgewood Street, passed away peacefully at home on February 12 ,2017surrounded by his loving family. He was born In Albany NY a son of the Late Wendell and Arla Voorman Seaburg. He was a 1969 graduate of Ravena- Coyeman Selkirk Schools. Dutch married his beloved wife Lynn Ganance on August 6 ,1983....

Pauline A (Arnold) Frederico

Pauline A (Arnold) Frederico

Feb 12, 2017

Pauline A. Frederico , 88, of Schenectady, NY, died on Sunday, February 12, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 7, 1928, in Tupper Lake, NY, the daughter of the late Leon and Olive Arnold. Sister of the late Leona (Philipe) Peroza, Bernadette (Leo) Calfee, Maynard (Marilyn) Arnold and Robert (Mary) Arnold. She served as a...

Douglas L Pitt

Douglas L Pitt

Feb 11, 2017

Rotterdam – Douglas L. Pitt, 58, passed away on Saturday, February 11th, 2017 with his loved ones by his side. Born in Schenectady, Doug was the son of the late Alton and Carmeta (Jones) Pitt. For many years Doug worked as a construction worker around the area. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Besides his...

Henry A Fornal

Henry A Fornal

Feb 11, 2017

Rotterdam – God sent his angels to bring home to heaven, a wonderful man, Henry A. Fornal on Saturday, February 11th, 2017. Born in Meriden, CT, Henry was the son of the late Andrew and Nellie (Korkocz) Fornal. Henry proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, serving on the USS...

Janet M (Howe) Lynch

Janet M (Howe) Lynch

Feb 9, 2017

Schenectady – Janet M. Lynch, 86, passed away at home on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 21st, 1930, Janet was the daughter of the late William and Janet Howe. Janet was raised and educated in Syracuse, NY. She graduated from high school and business school there and later met her husband, Frank Lynch at General...

Paula Capullo

Paula Capullo

Feb 9, 2017

Schenectady - Paula Capullo, 93, passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2017 at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Born on March 30th, 1923, Paula was the daughter of the late Martin and Elena (Ippolito) Capullo. Survived by her beloved niece and God-daughter, Angela Capullo, whom she raised, her loving and devoted sisters, Dorothy Cotugno of Schenectady, NY and Alice...

Frank Costanzo

Frank Costanzo

Feb 7, 2017

SCHENECTADY – Frank Costanzo, 91, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Strong St. in Schenectady, the son of the late Corrado and Rosina (Ingrassia) Costanzo. As a young boy during the Depression, Frank earned money selling newspapers and shining shoes in downtown Schenectady and tending a soda fountain in Lotano’s Pharmacy....

Mildred Robert Baker

Mildred Robert Baker

Feb 7, 2017

Mildred Roberts Baker, 92, passed away on February 7, 2017 at the Baptist Health and Nursing Center with her loving granddaughter, Kristin, at her side. Mildred was born in North Adams Massachusetts on August 20, 1924 to the late Arthur and Eva Tovani. She moved to the capital region in 2003 to live close to her family. Millie was a...

Carlo Antonio Viscusi

Carlo Antonio Viscusi

Feb 5, 2017

Rotterdam – Carlo Antonio Viscusi, 89, passed away at home on Sunday February 5, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family. Born on June 13, 1927 in Squille, Caserta, Italy he was the son of Fiorentino and Marianna Rossi Viscusi. Carlo served in the Italian Army before coming to the United States and then went on to work for the General...

Joseph A Didonna

Joseph A Didonna

Feb 4, 2017

Joseph A. DiDonna, 70, of Schenectady, died peacefully at home with his children and family at his side. Joseph was born in Schenectady, the son of the late William and Lempi Hellsten DiDonna. He was employed as a Custodian with the Schenectady School District for over 30 years before he retired. Joe loved his German Shepherds. He also loved cooking...

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