Dominick Madia
Jul 19, 2013
Rensselaer, Dominick Madia, formerly of Schenectady Passed away suddenly on Friday July 19, 2013 and is now in the hands of Our Lord. Dominick was born on September 7, 1966 to Angelo and Yolanda Madia in Pianopoli Italy. He was the loving and caring fiancé of Madonna Cabangbang and the affectionate and kind father to Aubrielle Madia of Schenectady and...
Michael Vottis
Jul 19, 2013
Scotia - P. Michael Vottis, 50, died late July 19, 2013 after a 2½ year battle with brain cancer. A devoted father of two, Mike endlessly loved and supported his daughters. He had a larger than life personality with the ability to befriend anyone. Mike had an intense love for music and concerts. His other passions included skiing, fishing, painting...
Michael Vottis
Jul 19, 2013
Scotia - P. Michael Vottis, 50, died late July 19, 2013 after a 2½ year battle with brain cancer. A devoted father of two, Mike endlessly loved and supported his daughters. He had a larger than life personality with the ability to befriend anyone. Mike had an intense love for music and concerts. His other passions included skiing, fishing, painting...
Mason L Parker
Jul 18, 2013
Schenectady- Mason L. Parker, 88, passed awayon Thursday July 18, 2013. *** Born in Stillwater NY on August 2 1924,Mase was the son of the late Raymond and Francis Waters Parker. Masegraduated from Mechanicville High School in 1941. He served as a medic during WWII and received the Bronze Star as well as other honors. Mase moved to Schenectady and...
Alfred J Fantini
Jul 15, 2013
Rotterdam- Alfred J. Fantini, 77, of Morning Glory Way entered into life on June 11, 1936 and passed away on July 15 2013. He was born in Philadelphia PA a son of the late Alfred and Gladys Rhinehard Fantini. Al was a graduate of City College of New York and earned a Bachelor's In Electric Engineering He served in the...
Gerhard "Jerry" Buechner
Jul 13, 2013
Schenectady - Gerhard "Jerry" Buechner of Schenectady died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 13 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 2, 1916 in Scotia, NY, he was the son of Gunther and Helene Buechner.He was a graduate of Scotia HS and held a B.S. Degree from NYS College of Forestry at Syracuse University.He served in the US...
Edward S Beggs Sr
Jul 12, 2013
Edward S. Beggs Sr. died Friday, July 12, 2013 at Glendale Nursing Home, he was 86. Edward served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Edward was employed as a Security Guard at General Electric in Schenectady. There will be no services. Burial will...
Mary H (Fura) Ruminski
Jul 9, 2013
Mary H. Ruminski, 97 of Rotterdam, died Tuesday morning, July 9, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, Mary was the daughter of the late Jacob and Helen Jastrzembska Fura. Mary was employed as an Inspector at General Electric and retired in 1956. In addition to her parents, Mary was also predeceased by her beloved husband Walter Ruminski, who died...
Onja Rose Howard
Jul 9, 2013
Onja Rose Howard, 3 of Schenectady, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday July 9, 2013 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Onja was born in Albany and was attending Parsons Early Head Start in Schenectady. Though her time with us was short, Onja touched many lives. She is survived by her parents, Nicole Dukes and Delwone Howard, both of...
Hazel M Herrick
Jul 8, 2013
Rotterdam- Hazel M. Herrick, 88, of Rotterdam, went home to the Lord peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, July 8, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Hazel was born in Putnam, New York on January 28, 1925, the daughter of the late Levi and Ellen Herrick; predeceased by siblings, Roscoe Herrick, David Herrick, Marjorie Bonitatibus, Myrtle Latrimore, Eleanor Eliashuk,...
Raffaele Califano
Jul 7, 2013
Rotterdam- Raffaele Califano, 61, entered into the Arms of Our Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born raised and educated in Caiazzo, Italy, Raffaele and his family came to this country in 1972.He was employed as a machine operator with the General Electric Co. for manyyears. For enjoyment Raffaele enjoyed playing cards with his friends,...
Bell G Kozak
Jul 3, 2013
Rotterdam- Bell G. Hathaway Kozak, at rest Wednesday July 3, 2013. Bell was the beloved wife of 55 years to the late Walter J. Kozak who died in 1998. Loving mother of Bev Calistri and her husband Tom of Westerlo,N.Y.; grandmother of Randy (Millie) Calistri-Yeh of Florham Park, New Jersey, Jeff (Chris) Calistri of Clifton Park NY , great grandmother...
Carmela (Sarra) Spina
Jul 1, 2013
Rotterdam- Carmela M. Sarra Spina, 83, passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on July 1, 2013. She was born in Amsterdam NYthe daughter of the late Dominick and Adeline VigliotteSarra. She was graduate of the Wilbur Lynch High School, class of 1947 and the Eastern School of Physicians Aid NY ,NY. Carmela was employed as a lab technician at...
Taylor W Lapietro
Jul 1, 2013
Taylor Ward LaPietro, 19, of Guilderland, beloved son of Deb and Bob LaPietro, brother of Kara and Drew LaPietro, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 1, 2013. He was born May 17, 1994, graduated from Guilderland High School 2012 and attended Hudson Valley Community College. At a gathering in his memory, held on July 4th at DeMarco- Stone Funeral...
Isabell A (Devito) James
Jun 29, 2013
Isabell Girard James, 86 of Schenectady, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Isabell was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. She was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Pitcherale DeVito.Isabell was also predeceased by her husbands; Kenneth W. Girard who passed away in...
Martha S (Sanford) Tuft
Jun 29, 2013
Martha Sanford Tuft, 95 of Rotterdam Jct., NY passed away peacefully on June 29, 2013 surrounded by her family.Born February 15, 1918 in Stamford, NY, she was the daughter of the late Josephine Gilbert Sanford and G. Dewitt Sanford. "Marty" received her bachelor's degree from Oneonta Normal School.She loved to learn and shared that life long passion with her students.Her...
Peg (Reilly) Tyndell
Jun 26, 2013
Rotterdam- Peg passed away at home, on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Blue skies are finally shining upon her. Born in Albany, NY on October 9, 1940 to John A Reilly and Grace Powers Reilly. Peg graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1958, Sage JCA in 1986 and The College of Saint Rose in 1989. She was...
John J Polimeni
Jun 21, 2013
Schenectady- John Joseph Polimeni, 81, of Guilderland Ave passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2013. He was born in Schenectady on February 19, 1932 a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Crupe Polimeni.He attended Schenectady City Schools and was a graduate from Vocational High. John served in the Air National Guard for 35 ½ years and the...
Barbara A Friedman
Jun 18, 2013
Rotterdam - Barbara A. Friedman, 70, of Elizabeth St., passed into the arms of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday June 18, 2013. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Myer and Sophia Lucas Friedman. Barbara worked at St. Clare's Hospital retiring after more than 50 years of service. She will be most remembered by...
Ross F Moody
Jun 18, 2013
Rotterdam- Ross F.Moody, 87,at rest Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Ross was born in Rotterdam, and educated in Rotterdam schools. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Navy. He proudly served on various ships during WWII,including the USS Gantner, a Destroyer Escort. He left the Navy in 1946 as a Gunner's Mate Third Class. Ross had a great love...
