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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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Angelo Coppola

Angelo Coppola

Dec 28, 2014

Angelo Coppola, 86, of Schenectady, NY died at home after a brief illness on December 28th, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.Angelo was born in Ruviano, Caserta, Italy on October 29th, 1928.He was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carmina Coppola. Angelo was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Angelo immigrated to the United States...

Richard Patrick Ody

Richard Patrick Ody

Dec 26, 2014

Rotterdam - Richard (Rick) P. Ody, 63, died on Friday morning, December 26th, 2014 at his home in Schenectady.Born in Schenectady, Rick attended Mohonasen High School and was the son of the late Charles and Christine Ody. After high school, Rick proudly joined the U.S. Army where he spent 18 years as a combat engineer and recruiter earning his highest...

Josephine Nicolina Schiano Richute

Josephine Nicolina Schiano Richute

Dec 24, 2014

Josephine Nicolina Schiano Richute, 88, of Schenectady died at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Josephine moved to Schenectady as a young girl. She was employed as a produce worker for Price Chopper for 35 years and retired in 2000. Josephine was predeceased by her son Carl Richute as well as her parents, Vincenzo and Nicolina...

Dorothea E "Dotty" Gagliardi

Dorothea E "Dotty" Gagliardi

Dec 24, 2014

Rotterdam-Dorothea E. "Dotty" Gagliardi, beloved wife, mother, grandmother passed into eternal life with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the age of 96. Born in Schenectady, Dotty was the beloved daughter of the late William J. and Helen E. (Pettit) Connors. A homemaker, Dotty was a loving, considerate person, who enjoyed raising her large family. Besides taking care...

Clara A (Zieminski) Pachucki

Clara A (Zieminski) Pachucki

Dec 23, 2014

Clara A. Pachucki, 84, of Schenectady went home to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Clara was born in Scranton, PA. the daughter of the late Walter and Celia Dembinski Zieminski. She lived in Schenectady most of her life. Clara and her husband owned and operated Cas's Grocery Store...

Mario "Moe" Dicocco

Mario "Moe" Dicocco

Dec 22, 2014

Rotterdam - Mario "Moe" DiCocco, 86, died peacefully on Monday December 22, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Mario was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Fracasso). Hebegan his work career as a Teamster with Wilson Freight and finished his employment as a truck driver with Golub Corp. Mariowas a decorated veteran of the Korean...

Casimir J Hyrny

Casimir J Hyrny

Dec 18, 2014

Temecula, California-Casimir J."Cas" Hyrny, 82, died December 18, 2014 Cas was born in Utica, N.Y. , the son of Casimir Joseph and Eleanor Olga (Knickerbocker) Hyrny. Still in his youth, Cas and family moved to Glens Falls. He later moved to Schenectady where he attended Vocational High. After serving in the Army National Guard, Cas joined the United States Air...

Carmella Heermance

Carmella Heermance

Dec 18, 2014

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Carmella A. Heermance.Carmella passed peacefully on December 18, 2014, with her family by her side at the Capital Living Facility, where she resided for the past eight years.Her family is comforted knowing that she would be with the love of her life once again. Born on January 1,...

Joseph J Keenan

Joseph J Keenan

Dec 17, 2014

Joseph J. Keenan. It is with a sad and heavy heart we announce the passing of Joseph J. Keenan, our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014, at home, with his family by his side. On September 8, 2009, Joseph was predeceased by his wife Ann, after 32 years of marriage. We are at ease knowing...

Edna Mary La Rocco

Edna Mary La Rocco

Dec 17, 2014

Rotterdam- Edna Mary La Rocco, 100, at rest Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Edna was born in Minaville, N.Y. the daughter of the late Isaac and Georgianna (LeRoy) Newkirk. Edna was a hairdresser, employed for many years with Charles of Scotia and was later employed with Brown's Advertising. She was a member of Young at Hearts, the Rotterdam Senior Association, Rotterdam...

Sterling C Baker

Sterling C Baker

Dec 16, 2014

Schenectady- Sterling C. "Dutch" Baker, 78, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on December 16, 2014 surrounded by his beloved family. Sterling was born in Kingston NY on September 12, 1936 a son of the later Sterling and Claire Dubois Baker. He was educated in local schools. In February of 1959 he entered into the United States Army and served...

Edward J Sprenger

Edward J Sprenger

Dec 14, 2014

Edward J. Sprenger, 38 of Rotterdam, died suddenly on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born in Southampton, NY, Edward attended Ft. Ann High School and graduated from Gloversville High School in 1994. He attended RIT and worked as a Computer Programmer with Rational Retention for several years and was currently working for Apprenda, in Troy, NY.ÂHe also attended as a camper...

Eugene A Cardinal

Eugene A Cardinal

Dec 14, 2014

Eugene A. Cardinal , 82, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at home, with his family at his side. He was born in Ogdensburg, NY, youngest son of the late Eugene J. Cardinal and Melvina (Fournier) Cardinal.He graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady and served in the US Air Force during the Korean...

Francisco S Hernandez

Francisco S Hernandez

Dec 13, 2014

Rotterdam- Francisco S. Hernandez, 79, at rest, Saturday December 13, 2014. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Francisco was the son of the late Juan and Carmen (Saavadra) Hernandez.Francisco was employed for many years as a chef with the Albany Country Club and was later employed as a Crane Operator and in other capacities with General Electric in Schenectady. He loved...

Jane B (Mals) Rafalik

Jane B (Mals) Rafalik

Dec 13, 2014

Schenectady - Jane B. Rafalik, 89, passed away on December 13, 2014 in Virginia.She is survived by her daughter Veronica Rafalik Malecki; granddaughter Jennifer (Paul); grandson Jason (Heather); five great grandchildren; sister Jessica MacLeod and many nephews and nieces. Jane was born on November 9, 1925 in Great Barrington, MA., daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Mals.Her husband Frank...

Doris J (Dedrick) Edwards

Doris J (Dedrick) Edwards

Dec 12, 2014

Niskayuna - Doris J. (Dedrick) Edwards passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2014 at her home in Niskayuna, NY. She was born on June 15, 1924 in Newark, NJ.She married Robert Edwards, her high school sweetheart, in 1945.Doris, known to everyone as Scotty, worked at the Curtis Wright propeller factory in Fairfield, NJ during World War II.She...

Florence A (Jones) Stanco

Florence A (Jones) Stanco

Dec 9, 2014

Florence A. Stanco, 95,passed away peacefully on December 9, 2014.She was born in Berne, NY, the daughter of the late Charles Jones, Sr. and Edna Stevens-Jones. Her childhood homes were on dairy farms.Florence attended Berne-Knox School in the first class when it opened.At the age of 25 she went to work in the office for the Army Depot in Schenectady....

Ralph F Landolfo

Ralph F Landolfo

Dec 6, 2014

Ralph F. Landolfo Jr, of Scotia NY and Sun City Center Florida, passed away on Saturday December 6, 2014 at the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 1, 1942 in Albany NY and was the son of the late Ralph F.and Grace Digert Landolfo Sr.Ralph is survived by his wife M....

Sophie E Glowacki

Sophie E Glowacki

Dec 1, 2014

Sophie E. Glowacki, 87,at rest, Monday, December 1, 2014. Sophie was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Dzuibeck. Early in her work career Sophie was employed with the MICA Co. in Schenectady, and was later employed for ten years as a clerk with the N.Y.S. Division of Taxation and Finance in Albany. A homemaker, Sophie...

Johanna (Gaewski) Hernandez

Johanna (Gaewski) Hernandez

Nov 28, 2014

Schenectady - Johanna Hernandez, 70, passed away on Friday November 28, 2014 at her home. Born in Germany, Johanna was the daughter of the late Iwan and Jeannette Gaewski. Johanna retired from Northeast Parent & Child Society in Schenectady with over 20 years of service. She enjoyed her time playing card games, Yahtzee and bingo with Nancy Keyser and her...

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