Christopher J Sawicki
Dec 26, 2022
Charlton - Christopher John Sawicki unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2022. He is remembered by his family and friends as a man of great strength, wisdom, and faithfulness. All who knew him can testify to his gift of humor and wit, and his ability to make one laugh at the simplest things...
Dante Anthony "Dan" Massaroni
Dec 24, 2022
Schenectady– Dante “Dan” Anthony Massaroni entered peacefully into eternal rest on December 24, 2022 at the age of 93 “years young”. Born on July 9, 1929 and raised in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ignazio and Luisa (Papetti) Massaroni. He attended Nott Terrace High School and joined the Army in 1946 serving in post-WWII Japan. Upon returning...
Edwin C Underkoffler
Dec 24, 2022
Rotterdam – Edwin C. Underkoffler, 92, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, December 24th, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 10th, 1930 to the late Clyde and Mary (Dikon) Underkoffler, Ed grew up and was educated in Williamstown, PA. After graduating from Williamstown High School, he attended Electrical Technical School. Ed honorably served his country...
Marlene Brennan
Dec 24, 2022
Rotterdam -Marlene Brennan, age 69, of Summer Street, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in the comfort of her home, on Christmas Eve Day, December 24th, 2022. She was born on February 11th, 1953, the daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Tkacy) Hotaling of Schenectady, and was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School in 1971. Marlene was last employed...
Sally Ann Nagay
Dec 23, 2022
Rotterdam - Sally Ann Nagay, 76, of Rotterdam passed away at her home on Friday, December 23, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Sally was the daughter of the late Frank Peterson (Doris) and Irene Campbell. She graduated from Linton High School and was employed for over 20 years as a Claims Processor with MVP Health Care. In addition to her parents,...
Eugenio Ciaschetti
Dec 22, 2022
Rotterdam - Eugenio Ciaschetti ofRotterdam, New Yorkwent home to be with Jesus on December 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered his eternal home peacefully and lovingly carried by his Lord and Savior. Eugenio was born in Chieti Scalo, Italy on December 20, 1937. He is the beloved husband of Elda Ciaschetti whom he adored and was the...
Michele A Calandra
Dec 22, 2022
Schenectady - Michele Arcangelo Calandra, 88, of Schenectady died on Thursday December 22, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 8, 1934 to Giovanni and Consiglia Calandra in Melizzano, Italy. While in Italy he served in the military and later worked as a chef in Switzerland prior to immigrating to America in 1963....
Ryan Thomas Muscanell
Dec 21, 2022
Amsterdam-Ryan Thomas Muscanell, 34, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He is survived by his mother and father, Maureen and Edward Muscanell, Sr., and his sister, Nicole Muscanell (Bryan Murch). Ryan was born and raised in Orlando, Florida but decided to return to his family’s home turf in upstate New York. He spent the last few years living in...
Robert E Rykowski
Dec 20, 2022
Schoharie -Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Rykowski, age 71, of Esperance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 20, 2022, at Albany Medical Center, following an illness. He was surrounded by his beloved family, at the time of his passing. Bob was born in Schenectady on September 25, 1951, son of the late John and Josephine (Ruscito) Rykowski and educated in...
Charles Alescio
Dec 16, 2022
Rotterdam - Charles (“Chuck”/“Chuckie”/“Chuckles”/“Chuckie Cheese”/“Daddy”/“Dad”/“Pops”/“Papa”) Alescio was an incredible Husband to Donna, Father to Melissa Lamb (Jeremy), Jenny, Bobby-Joe (and predeceased by his daughter, Amanda), Papa to Sophia and Ethan (Jenny) and Rivers (Melissa and Jeremy), Brother to Kathy Mazzarella (Frank), Mike, John, Joe (Judy) and Bob, Brother-In-Law to Joanne Capritta (Ian) and Cal Capritta (Nancy), Uncle and Cousin to...
Camille Rubino
Dec 13, 2022
Guilderland-Camille (Fiori) Rubino, 83, of Guilderland,passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2022, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 24, 1939 to Amedeo and Carmella (Gargano)Fiori. She spent most of her youth in Farmingdale, NY where she graduated from Farmingdale High School and continued her education at Farmingdale University. She met Jim, her husband...
Denyse Gray
Dec 12, 2022
Denyse Gray, of Albany, NY passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born on February 15, 1934, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada and was the daughter of the late Leon and Antoinette Gignac. Denyse married William Gray of Brooklyn, NY on October 5, 1959, in Quebec City. They made their home in Brooklyn, then later in Port Jefferson...
Anita L (Decarlo) Hickey
Dec 11, 2022
Rotterdam -Anita L. Hickey, age 84, passed from this life into the loving arms of our LORD on Sunday, December 11, 2022 after a long Illness. Anita was born in Schenectady, NY on September 29, 1938 to the late Anthony and Lena (Pietrosanto) DeCarlo and was a lifelong Schenectady resident. Anita graduated from Draper High School and attended Samaritan Nursing...
Angelo Rossi Sr
Dec 8, 2022
Schenectady - Angelo Rossi Sr., 85, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Born in Ruviano, Italy, on February 21, 1937 he was the son of Leone and Carmella (Marinelli) Rossi. Angelo came to America on December 22, 1955 and became a naturalized citizen on December 15, 1961. He was employed a selector at the Golub Corp. warehouse in...
Robert "Bob" A Gamache
Dec 7, 2022
Rotterdam – Robert A. Gamache, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Bob was born in St. Albans, Vermont to his parents, the late Arthur and Nelda (Sholan) Gamache. During high school, Bob was a standout basketball player and in the 1970’s he earned his black belt in Judo. Bob worked for many years as a...
Arlene A (Aldi) Krisanda
Dec 5, 2022
Arlene Ann Krisanda of Rotterdam, or “Gramms” as she was affectionately, known, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis hospital in the evening of Monday, December 5, 2022 at the age of 73, surrounded by loved ones. The daughter of Benjamin and Hazel (Gifford) Aldi, Arlene was born in Niskayuna, NY on February 2, 1949. She was raised and educated in Rotterdam,...
Louise (Cammarota) Franchetti
Dec 3, 2022
Schenectady – Our precious mom, Louise Cammarota Franchetti, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, surrounded by her daughters. She was 105. Born in Schenectady, Louise was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel Cammarota. She was the 2nd oldest of thirteen children and is survived by sisters, Elizabeth Humphrys and Frances...
Joseph Dipietro
Dec 2, 2022
Rotterdam-Joseph DiPietro, 92, entered the loving arms of God on Friday, December 2, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Born on October 14, 1930 in Schenectady, New York, Joe was the son of the late Giuseppe DiPietro and Carmella Lucia “Lucy” (Catania) DiPietro. Joe was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Rosemarie (Manfredi) DiPietro. Joe was a...
Matthew R Krzykowski
Dec 1, 2022
Rotterdam-MatthewR.Krzykowski, 37,of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 1, 2022. If you’re reading this, I hope I found some peace. No more pain, suffering, treatments, or cancer. I leave behind the love of my life, my beautiful wife Courtney A. Jensen-Krzykowski of Rotterdam. My amazing daughtersCourairaA. Jensen-Krzykowski andCerafinaM. Jensen-Krzykowski. Aside from my wife and...
Romolo Pede Sr
Nov 30, 2022
Rotterdam - Romolo Pede Sr., 79, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 4, 1942, in Castelliri, Italy, one of seven children to the late Ignazio and Sofia (Paolucci) Pede. As a teenager, Romolo worked making handmade pasta in Rome, Italy. It was at this time, Romolo’s passion for pasta...
