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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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Ellen P (Conklin) Abbruzzese
Jan 24, 2015
Altamont- Ellen P. Abbruzzese, 92, at rest on Saturday January 24, 2015. Born in Milton, N.Y., Ellen was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Dowd) Conklin. She received her training to become a Registered Nurse at Bellevue Hospital and St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie and was for many years, employed as an RN at St. Francis Hospital. She...
Morton R Miller
Jan 23, 2015
Morton Ralph Miller, 92, of Schenectady, NY, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born in the Bronx, NY on February 20, 1922 to Jack and Irma Miller. He was predeceased by his wife, Vivian Jean Ayres Miller, in 1999, they were married for 52 years. Mort left high school to help support his family; he completed his education...
Richard J Fetherston
Jan 22, 2015
Schenectady - Richard J. Fetherston (88) passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Kingsway Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY after a long and full life.Born in Dalton, MA, Richard is survived by his son, John Fetherston (Kerry) and daughters, Toni Shullek and Kate Fetherston, grandsons Martin and Richard, great-granddaughter Emelia and long-time friend Lorraine Turner.He was predeceased by his wife,...
Gerald A Farrington
Jan 20, 2015
Gerald A. Farrington Jr., 57, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his fiancé andloving family, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Gerald was born in Schenectady and was a graduate of Schalmont High School.He received an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College and continued his education and training in Reno, NV.He was employed for many years...
Loretta M Vinciguerra
Jan 20, 2015
Loretta M. Vinciguerra, 67, suddenly, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Loretta was the daughter of the late Stephen and Frances Molnar. She was employed as the Head of Consumer Loans at SEFCU, Albany and held a similar position at SUNMARK, Schenectady. In recent years, Loretta was co-owner, with her husband Bill, of A-1 Quality Printing in Rotterdam. Loretta was a...
Elizabeth "Betty" Scasny
Jan 18, 2015
Rotterdam- Elizabeth "Betty" Franta Scasny, 89, at rest on Sunday, January 18, 2015, surrounded by loving family. Betty was born November 26, 1925 in Endicott, N.Y., the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Franta. In the early 1950's Betty then in her 20's, came to Schenectady,where she met her beloved future husband John. Betty was employed in the Business...
Robert L Babin
Jan 18, 2015
Robert L. Babin, 64 of Rotterdam, died at home on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Born in Niskayuna, Robert graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School in 1968. For several years, Robert owned and operated the Sunoco service Station on Erie Blvd in Schenectady and was currently employed as a Lab Technician with GID Global LLC. He served in the Air National Guard...
John H Veivia
Jan 13, 2015
John Harold Veivia, 89, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2015 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Township of Mooers, New York on March 29, 1925 and was the son of the late Joseph and Maude (Mayville) Veivia. John grew up on a farm and attended school in Ellenburg, New York.He served...
Hazel Parrish Favata
Jan 12, 2015
Hazel Parrish Favata,71,at peace, Monday, January 12, 2015. Hazel was born in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Selke) Parrish. She was a local graduate of Catholic Central High School and the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing. Hazel was a dedicated nurse of many years at St. Clare's Hospital and CHP, was an inspiration for everyone...
James Anthony Troiano
Jan 11, 2015
SCHENECTADY - James Anthony Troiano, 56, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Schenectady, NY.Jim graduated from Schalmont High School and Schenectady County Community College where he received a degree in Electrical Technology. Jim served in the United States Air Force from 1977-1981, where he received numerous awards,...
Summer Leigh Smith
Jan 9, 2015
Summer Leigh Smith passed away peacefully on January 9th 2015.She entered this world on June 11th, 1983 and brought her family joy and laughter that will never be forgotten.Although she faced many personal struggles through her short life, she faced them with grace.Her ability to care for others and bring smiles and laughter to every occasion was an every day...
James A Kingsley
Jan 7, 2015
James (Jim) Anthony Kingsley, 65, long time resident of Guilderland, NY passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2015 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Mary, and his four children; Jennifer Kingsley, Bryan Kingsley, Jaime Ralston (Sean) and Ryder Kingsley (Yenny), Brothers and Sisters in-law, and many nieces and nephews.He is...
Constance M "Connie" Tamburello
Jan 7, 2015
Schenectady- Constance "Connie" Sindoni Tamburello, 87, at rest Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Connie was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Eugene and Concetta (Castiglia) Sindoni. She was a graduate of Schenectady Schools. Connie was employed as a clerk with the State of New York in Albany. Connie was kind hearted and loving. Her greatest love was for her...
Frances Dicarlo (Pezzano) Younger
Jan 6, 2015
Schenectady - Frances (Pezzano) DiCarlo Younger, 93, passed away Tuesday January 6, 2015 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Schenectady, Frances was the daughter of the late James and Raffaela Cosenzia Pezzano. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Ernest DiCarlo (1993) and her second husband, Cousby Younger (2012). She was also predeceased by her...
David L Spawn
Jan 6, 2015
David L. Spawn, of Guilderland passed away at St. Peters Hospice Inn on Jan. 6, 2015. At the age of 62 he entered into his mother's and father's arms in heaven surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Albany and lived most of his life in the town of Guilderland (Westmere). He graduated from Guilderland High School and,...
Stella (Perkoski) Chamberlain
Jan 6, 2015
Scotia- Stella C. Chamberlain, 94, of Cambridge Manor Scotia Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2015. She was born Scranton PA on June 16, 1920 a daughter of the late John and Bertha Perkoski. For many years her and her late husband John Owned and Operated a neighborhood store called Chamberlain's in Bellevue. After retiringfrom the retail business Stella worked...
Frank Imbesi
Jan 3, 2015
On Saturday, January 3, 2015, Frank Imbesi, 92, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Frank was born on August 3, 1922, to Louis and Venera Imbesi of Schenectady, NY. He attended Mont Pleasant High School then served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War from 1943-1946. He then worked for Empire Market, ran his own produce stand...
Alice M (Alberti) Cacchillo
Jan 2, 2015
Alice M. Cacchillo, 92, of Evergreen Ave. Rotterdam, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Windham, NY Alice was the daughter of the late Elmer and Nellie (Tompkins) Alberti. A graduate of Windham-Ashland-Jewett High School, Alice attended college at Syracuse University, Hunter College and in Chicago, Ill. Alice worked for the General Electric...
Steve Trestick
Jan 1, 2015
Schenectady- Steve (Pops) Trestick, 88, passed away at Kingsway Arms on January 1, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on July 16, 1926 in Schoharie, A son of the late Andrew and Mary Trestick. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Frank, John and sister Francis. Steve was employed by GE for over 39 years in the Transportation...
Inez M (Conte) Kern
Dec 30, 2014
Schenectady - Inez M. Kern, 93, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2014. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., Inez was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Pierina Cazavalen Conte. Early in her life Inez worked in the laboratory of the General Electric Co. She then married Edward A. Kern in 1948 and they moved to Schenectady where she was a...
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