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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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Robert J "Bob" Guido
Oct 13, 2016
Robert J. “Bob” Guido, 76, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, October 13, 2016, with his family at his bedside. Robert was born in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Emilio and Lillian Cuicio Guido. He moved to Schenectady when he was 16 years old. Robert worked as a Claims Adjuster for the Hartford Insurance...
Anthony Cassillo Jr
Oct 12, 2016
Schenectady – Anthony Cassillo Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Anthony and Mary Cilfone Cassillo. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Tony worked at the ALCO for several years and then went on to work for the City of Schenectady for 30 years retiring in...
Betty M Cropsey
Oct 12, 2016
Betty Marie Cropsey, 90, died peacefully on October 12, 2016, with her family at her side. She was born in Schenectady on January 24, 1926, to Michael and Josephine O’Neill. She graduated from Mount Pleasant HS and was a champion speed skater competing at Lake Placid. She worked for a short time at GE and in 1951 she married Donald...
John C Balko
Oct 11, 2016
Schenectady – John C. Balko, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at his home surrounded by hisloving family. Born in Scranton, PA, John was the son of the late Kostandy and Rose (Slowek) Balko. John honorably served his county as a member of the US Army during World War II. He worked for many years as a craneoperator...
Louise O (Otis) Morin
Oct 11, 2016
Schenectady – Louise Otis Morin, 98, of Kingsway Community died on October 11, 2016. She was born in Lake Placid, the daughter of Sheldon and Agnes Fox Otis and was educated at Lake Placid schools and attended Syracuse University. Louise was predeceased by her parents, her five younger siblings and her husband, Camille in 2013. She is survived by her...
Stanley Staroba
Oct 7, 2016
Stanley Staroba, 96, passed away on Friday, October 7th, 2016 at Ellis Hospital with his loving daughters, Gloria and Gail at his side. Born in Schenectady on November 11th, 1919, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Staroba. Stanley worked for Wroblewski Heating, Larry’s Printing, D&H Railroad and retired in 1982 from the General Electric Company. Stanley...
Gloria M (Rescelo) Park
Oct 6, 2016
Schenectady- Gloria M. (Rescelo) Park, 87, of Second Ave, passed away on Thursday October 6, 2016 in Amsterdam NY at Capstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Schenectady to the late Rocco Sr and Antoinette (Dimi) Rescelo and was a lifelong area resident. Gloria was a member of the Bellevue Reformed Church and a former member of the...
Ruth (Friello) Depoalo
Oct 4, 2016
Schenectady - Ruth DePoalo, 89, passed away early on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at the Ellis Residential and Rehab Center. Ruth was born in Schenectady on January 24th, 1927, the daughter of the late Michael and Christina Friello. Ruth worked for a short time at General Electric, later working for the City of Schenectady as secretary of property management for...
James R Dominelli
Oct 3, 2016
Rotterdam – James R. Dominelli, 95, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, He was the son of Anthony and Helen Dominelli. He was a graduate of Draper High School. James served our country during World War II in the U. S. Navy as a Machinist Mate 1. He began working for the General Electric Co....
Barbara Caswell
Oct 3, 2016
Albany - Barbara Caswell, 68, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by those who loved and cared for her. Barbara was born in Cambridge, NY on December 7, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Mitchell Caswell and her step-mother, Mildred Caswell. Barbara was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and Edward. Barbara is...
James D Malin
Oct 2, 2016
James D. Malin, 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born on April 19, 1951 and lived in Schenectady and Connecticut . James was predeceased by his father, Anthony. James was a wonderful caregiver to his mother Marion for the past five years. He was a graduate of Draper High School and the University...
Katherine Kate Centofanti
Sep 29, 2016
We are so sad that we suddenly lost Kate Centofanti on September 29, 2016 .She was 31 years old.She was born in Niskayuna on December 11, 1984 to Leah Pendergast and the late Jack Centofanti.Kate was a graduate of Schalmont High School and SCCC; where she was a Dean’s List Student. She currently was a student at UAlbany, working toward...
Joseph A Caracciolo
Sep 29, 2016
Schenectady – Joseph Anthony Caracciolo passed away peacefully with his family at his side September 29, 2016, after a short stay at the Teresian House in Albany. Joesph was born August 12, 1928, and lived in Schenectady all of his life. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Maria (Pensebene) Caracciolo who immigrated to Schenectady from Reggio Calabria, Italy,...
Lori A Brown
Sep 28, 2016
Waterford NY- Lori A. Brown, 46, passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She was born to the late Robert Brown and Theresa Lirosi on June 25, 1970. Lori grew up in Schenectady and attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Scotia Glenville High School. She is survived by her sisters; Tina (Brian)...
Benjamin H Abbato
Sep 28, 2016
Benjamin H. Abbato, of Schenectady, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Ben was born on May 25, 1922 in Schenectady, NY, son of the late Michael and Angelina Oliva Abbato. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. He served his country in the US Army during World War II. Ben courageously served in Germany,...
Agnes P Fuller
Sep 26, 2016
Agnes Patricia Navin Fuller, age 93, died at the Glendale Nursing Home on September 26, 2016. Agnes was born and raised in Schenectady, New York where she lived for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen Bradley Navin. Agnes grew up with her four older sisters, Margaret (Peggy), Catherine (Kay), Helen, and her...
Dominick J Scicchitano
Sep 20, 2016
Colonie - Dominick J. Scicchitano, 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy, NY. Born in Fulton, NY, Dominick was the son of the late Salvatore and Vittoria (Procopio) Scicchitano. Dominick honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. For many years Dominick was self-employed as an operating engineer;...
Eugene R Maliszewski
Sep 20, 2016
Eugene R. Maliszewski, entered into the hands of our lord on September 19, 2016. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late Raymond and Veronica Maliszewski. Eugene and his wife Marie Were married on October 24, 2916 and enjoyed many wonderful years together. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father and grandfather. Eugene was employed as a...
Angelo A Sardella
Sep 18, 2016
Angelo A. Sardella, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Angelo was born in Pietracupa, Campobasso, Molise, Italy, the son of the late Michael and Antonia Sardella. Angelo came to this country in 1938 settling in Schenectady were he proudly lived his life. He considered it an honor and a privilege to be...
Glenn Clifford Reish
Sep 18, 2016
Troy, NY - Glenn Clifford Reish, 73, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Canandaigua, New York, Glenn was the son of the late Walter and Lena (Wilkinson) Reish. Glenn honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1973, including the Vietnam War. Glenn worked...
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