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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 B Zullo
Mar 12, 2013
Robert B. Zullo, 97, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 and Baptist Nursing Home after a short illness. Born September 13, 1915 in Scotia, NY to the late Nicholas and Anna Foster Zullo. Robert was the owner/operator of Mohawk Freight Lines in Albany, and was a self-employed Teamster. After retirement, Robert purchased a farm in Ballston Spa where he raised horses...
Margaret (Botch) Vitelli
Mar 11, 2013
Margaret Vitelli, 92, of Fiero Ave Passed away at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving familyon March 11, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Amsterdam NY in 1920 she was the youngest daughter of 13 children of Ferdinand and Anna Lomardi Botch. Until her retirement in 1982 she was employed as a cook at Mohanensen School. She married John...
Trieste Vincenzo Savona
Mar 11, 2013
Burnt Hills, NY In the home he built and surrounded by his adoring family, Trieste Vincenzo Savona surrendered into Gods loving arms on Monday, March 11, 2013.Born in Schenectady, NY on August 24, 1960, he was the proud son of Antonio and Lena Savona both of Frosinone, Italy.Trieste married his beautiful wife, Denise on August 6, 1994 and enjoyed 18...
Agnes K (Kennedy) Hyam
Mar 10, 2013
Agnes Theresa Hyam, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Ellis Hospital, she was 82. Agnes was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Dennis Kennedy and Theresa Zubal.She was a graduate of Draper High School. Agnes' work career included two years with General Electric as an order typist. She was employed for many years with...
Mildred B Fink
Mar 9, 2013
Mildred BFink, 72 of Linden Street and formrly of Delanson Passed away at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in 1941 in Delanson a daughter of Austin and Ruth Gage Lambert. Milly was married to Raymond Fink who died on Novemebr 2 2009. She is survivedby her 5 children Robin Boniecki (Robert Ferguson) Arlene( Bob)...
Lauraine Gail (Crouch) Demers
Mar 9, 2013
Duanesburg - Lauraine Gail Demers, 70, of Western Turnpike, passed away Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Wilkinson Resident Healthcare Center in Amsterdam after a long illness. Born in Niskayuna on September 4, 1942, Lauraine was the daughter of Phillip and Florence Van Alstyne Crouch. Lauraine will be remembered as a kind hearted and loving mother. She is survived by...
Mildred E (Hammill) Szemela
Mar 9, 2013
Mildred E. Szemela, 88, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at home after a short illness. Mildred was born on August 28, 1924 in Scotia, NY to Roy and Alice Adams Hammill. She attended Scotia-Glenville school, graduating with the class of 1942. She worked at General Electric with Finserv. Most recently she was a crossing guard at Craig and Lincoln Avenue...
Pamela M (Bray) Curtis
Mar 2, 2013
Pamela M. Curtis, 54, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2013.She was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on May 24, 1958 and graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1976.Pam is survived by John Curtis, her husband of 22 years; her daughter Jacklyn Livi,Jacklyn's fiancee Brandon Roberts and her grandson Carson Roberts; stepchildren John and Kristen Curtis; mother Eva...
Lionel P Galarneau
Mar 1, 2013
Lionel P. Galarneau, 74 of Rotterdam, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Pittsfield, MA. Born in Cohoes, Lionel was the son of the late Lionel and Marie Lola DeadwareGalarneau. He was a graduate of Waterford High School and served honorably in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, Lionel worked for the NYS Dept. of Audit and Control...
Barbara Ann Brenneman
Feb 27, 2013
Barbara A. (Brennan) Brenneman, 67 of Schenectady, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Gloversville, NY and was a graduate of Colonie High School. She worked as a Medical Secretary for 25 years at St. Clare's Hospital retiring in 2008. Barbara was predeceased by her father Alvin L. Brenneman...
Edward A Cardinal
Feb 23, 2013
Rotterdam - Edward A. Cardinal, 86, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2013 with his family by his side. Edward was born on March 2, 1926 in Schenectady to the late Eugene Cardinal and Malvina (Fournier) Cardinal. Edward was a World War II veteran assigned to the 45th Infantry Division participating in the Battle of the Bulge and...
Rose Mary Gentile
Feb 19, 2013
Rose "Dolly" Gentile- Dolly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 16, 1926, in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Farina.Dolly lived in Schenectady for her whole life, where she married, raised a son, and cared for her grandchildren.Dolly was one of the...
Scott A Trudeau
Feb 17, 2013
Scott A. Trudeau Rotterdam - Scott A. Trudeau, 50, passed away suddenly Sunday,February 17,2013 at home. Born September 2, 1962 in Nassau, NY, the son of Fred and Velma Fisher Trudeau. He was educated in East Greenbush Schools. Recently, Scott worked as a clerk for Trudeau Tax Preparation. Previously he worked at the former Matt's Grill as a cook. He...
William W Smylie
Feb 17, 2013
Rotterdam-William W. " Bill" Smylie, 89, at rest Sunday February 17, 2013. Bill was a lifelong area resident. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was employed for many years as a Monotype Printer at the Maqua Co. in Schenectady and was later employed at General Electric. Bill was the beloved husband of Marie L. Smylie whom he married...
Felice M Barbarulo
Feb 14, 2013
Felice M Babrbarulo, 95, 0f Bradford Road died February 14 2013 at Glendale Home surrounded by her family.Born in 1917 she wasa daughter of the late Adam and Raphaella Catrina Natorella. She greatly enjoyed bingo, gardening traveling and gambling at saratoga racino. she was member of the Women of Moose Clubas a star recorder and College of regions chapter 188....
Denise J Palumbo
Feb 13, 2013
Charlton- Denise J. Palumbo, 62, at rest Wednesday February 13, 2013. Denise was born in Schenectady, and lived most of her life in Rotterdam. She was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and Oswego College. She was employed by General Electric Power Turbine Division for 29 years, retiring as a Technical Instructor.Denise was a member of the Adirondack Triumph Association...
Camille R Morin
Feb 12, 2013
Schenectady-Camille Morin died on February 12,2013 at Kingsway Nursing Home. He was born in Gardner, MA. on July 27th, 1928; the son of Camille and Bertha Melanson Morinand was educated in the public schools of Bridgeport, CT and the Manhattan School of Music where she studied percussion.Camille served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member...
Donald E Knoblauch
Feb 11, 2013
Rotterdam- Donald E. Knoblauch, 84, at rest Monday February 11, 2013. Born in Gloversville, Don was the son of the late George and Cora (Handy) Knoblauch. Don served in the Army from 1945 to 1952. While stationed in Germany, Don met his future wife, Margaret. After his military service he was employed for a timeat the General Electric Co. in...
Mrs Jean Shirley White
Feb 8, 2013
Rotterdam -Mrs. Jean Shirley Williams White, 87, passed peacefullyinto the arms of the Lord on February 8, 2013.Jean was born in Middle Granville, NY, the daughter of the late Richard E. and Jane M. Williams.She movedto Schenectady, NY with her family in 1941 andgraduated from Nott TerraceHigh School.In 1946 she married Warren H. White andmoved to Rotterdam (Carman), NY where...
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