Vincenza Martini
Sep 17, 2022
Rotterdam - Vincenza Martini, 85, of Rotterdam, NY passed away at Kingsway Nursing Center on September 17, 2022. Born in Vicalvi, Frosinone, Italy, Vincenza was the daughter of Fiorinta Capozio and Pietro Muscedere. With her husband Luigi and daughter Nicolina, Vincenza emigrated to the US in 1966 where the family quickly adapted to their new life in their adopted country.Vincenza,...
Paul "Skip" E Desjardins Jr
Sep 16, 2022
Guilderland – Paul “Skip” E. Desjardins Jr., 68, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 16, 2022 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Skip was born in Auburn, Maine to his parents, the late Paul E. Desjardins Sr. and Clara Harnden Desjardins. He graduated from Edward Little High School in Maine and attended college in...
John Dicocco
Sep 14, 2022
Princetown - John DiCocco, 54, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, while at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Schenectady, NY, son of the late Anthony and Domenica DiCocco. He grew up the youngest of three siblings, whom he always kept laughing; he was the center of their world. John was dearly loved by his...
Raymond L Fetter Jr
Sep 14, 2022
Rotterdam - Raymond L. Fetter Jr., 58, of Rotterdam, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Ray was born in Niskayuna, NY. He graduated from Draper High School in 1982. Following his graduation, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1982 serving in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1985. He was employed as a tractor trailer driver for ten years...
Pauline (Viscusi) Melco
Sep 13, 2022
Schenectady- Pauline Viscusi Melco passed away peacefully at her home as she wished with her sons/caregivers on September 13, 2022 at the age of 97 years old. She was born on January 25, 1925 and was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. She was the daughter of Joseph Viscusi and Sabina Marchsano Viscusi. Pauline was married to the late Christopher N....
Michael Anthony Famolaro Sr
Sep 13, 2022
Rotterdam – Michael Anthony Famolaro Sr., 77, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Michael was born and raised in Utica, NY and was the son of the late Anthony J. Famolaro and Genevieve DiPierro Famolaro. A hard worker from a young age, that trait stayed with him all his life. Michael worked for 37 years as...
Vincent H "The Vin Man" Canali Jr
Sep 12, 2022
Glenville - Vincent H. Canali Jr., 70, of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1952, son of the late Vincent H. and Theresa Rose (Sirgiovanni) Canali. Vincent graduated from Linton High School in 1970, and previously attended Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons. He was a man of Catholic faith....
Marilyn J (Rifenburgh) Rockefeller
Sep 11, 2022
Guilderland - Marilyn J. Rockefeller passed away peacefully on Sunday night, September 11, 2022, at the youthful age of 90. Marilyn was born in 1931 in Germantown, NY to Edward and Bernice Rifenburgh. She was a graduate of Germantown HS and Mildred Elley secretarial school. She worked as an executive secretary throughout her career and retired from SUNY Administration in...
Rosemary C (Murphy) Tanski
Sep 10, 2022
Guilderland – Rosemary C. Tanski, 87, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters. A lifelong area resident, Rosemary was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Leo J. Murphy and Susan Carrano Murphy. Rosemary was a graduate of St. Columba’s School and worked for a short time at the...
Joseph V Galea
Sep 7, 2022
Princetown - Joseph V. Galea, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on September 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in Calabria, Italy in 1938 to the late Joseph and Rosa Galea. He is also predeceased by his beloved child Alicia; siblings Carlo Galea, Angela Padula (Rocco), and Mary DePremis (Rocco). With his mother and siblings,...
Sam W Spring
Sep 7, 2022
Rotterdam - Sam W. Spring, 82 of Rotterdam died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a valiant fight with cancer. Sam graduated from Guilderland High School’s Class of 1957 and has participated in many reunions and get-togethers with these friends since then. Sam enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1959 and was honorably discharged...
Joann D Campagnone
Sep 6, 2022
Rotterdam - JoAnn Campagnone, 70, of Rotterdam,passed away September 6, 2022at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. JoAnn was the daughter of the late John & Caroline Campagnone of Rotterdam. After graduating from Draper School, JoAnn worked as a secretary for General Electric in Schenectady. A graveside prayer servicewill be held at St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Brandywine Ave., Schenectady...
Margaret "Peg" A (Lithgow) Fiset
Sep 4, 2022
Albany- Margaret Ann (Lithgow) Fiset, better known as “Peg”, “Nanny” or “Gramma- passed away on September 4th, 2022 at 87 years old. Born November 6th, 1934 Margaret was the daughter of Thomas Lithgow and Julia Farrell Lithgow. She leaves behind her daughter Colleen Jensen (Lanny) of Rotterdam and son Brian J. Fiset of Albany. Her granddaughter Courtney Jensen-Krzykowski (Matthew) of...
Patti-Lei Rodriguez
Sep 3, 2022
Schenectady - Patti-Lei Rodriguez,28, of Schenectady passed away from epilepsy onSeptember 3rd, 2022. Born and raised in Schenectady, Patti attended Schenectady City school district. Patti-Lei enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with her close friends. She adored movie nights with her son, he was her pride and joy. She is predeceased by her father, Jose Rodriguez and her grandmothers,...
Cornelia I (Foldesdy) Salamone
Aug 28, 2022
Guilderland - Cornelia Salamone passed gently from this life on August 28th having recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends, and her church community. Cornelia was born in Bacsgyulafulva, formally Hungary, of Hungarian parents on August 16, 1922. Her life’s journey is remarkable. At age five, she was separated from her parents and forced to flee the oppressive Yugoslavian...
Russell R Brown
Aug 27, 2022
Rotterdam – Russell R. Brown passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at the age of 90. Russell was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Levi R. Brown and Hazel M. (Wright) Brown. After graduating from Draper High School, Russell enlisted in the United States Army, later transferring to the Navy where...
Jamie N St Pierre
Aug 27, 2022
Schenectady – Jamie N. St. Pierre passed away at home on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at the age of 29. Jamie was born in Schenectady to his parents, Patrick F. St. Pierre and Carolynn L. Mostachetti. Jamie worked as an HVAC installer at Rotterdam Heating and Cooling. Always the hard worker, Jamie also did work for family and friends if...
Arlene M Heller
Aug 26, 2022
Rotterdam - Arlene M. Heller, 84, passed away at her home on Friday, August 26, 2022. Arlene was born in Amsterdam on May 14, 1938 to Helen (Osinski) and Arthur Vanderpoel. She was a resident of Rotterdam for 30 years. Arlene graduated from Wilber H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. She attended Maria College in Albany where she pursued a...
Star Leana Moshier
Aug 25, 2022
Schenectady – Star Leana Moshier, 42,passed away at home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Star was the daughter of Frank Barbare and Patricia Passino. Star Moshier was a loving dedicated mother to her only son Isiah Moshier. Although she faced hardship as a single mother living a checkered life, she still dedicated her entire life to providing...
Anna (Podoba) Binkley
Aug 25, 2022
Rotterdam - Anna Binkley, 87, of Rotterdam, NY entered heaven and touched the face of God on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She is now in the arms of her late, dear parents, Mary and Anton Podoba. She is survived by her devoted and beloved husband, Bruce Binkley of 48 years. Together they raised six loving children, Michele Reagan (Patrick), Kathy...
