Michael Donald Abbatiello
May 7, 2021
Michael D. Abbatiello, 48, of Schenectady, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 7, 2021. Michael grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School where he ran cross country track. He moved to Rex, Georgia for several years before returning to Schenectady. He was employed for several years as a CDL Driver for Ryder...
Johnnie Gillespie Angus
May 6, 2021
Rotterdam – Johnnie Gillespie Angus, 86, passed quietly at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Schenectady on October 1st, 1934, Johnnie was the son of the late John Angus and Bessie (MacKinnon) Angus. Johnnie was a lifelong area resident and graduated in 1953 from Draper High School. He went on to attend...
John Di Sorbo
May 5, 2021
John Di Sorbo, 92, of FL, formerly of Danvers MA and Schenectady NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 5th, 2021 after a short-term battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born on January 6th, 1929 to Stephen and Mary (Mone) Di Sorbo in Schenectady, NY. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947, he went on to...
Marvin "Marv" And Charlotte (Ferguson) Dennison
May 4, 2021
After 62 years of marriage, Marvin T. “Marv” Dennison, 82, and Charlotte S. (Ferguson) Dennison, 82, both of Rotterdam, passed away within 36 hours of each other. Marv passed away unexpectedly at home on May 3, 2021, and Charlotte passed peacefully at home on May 4, after battling an illness. Born in Schenectady, Marv was the son of the late...
Susan F Partington
May 4, 2021
Schenectady – Susan Frances Partington, 61, of Schenectady, passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2021 on her way for treatments in Boston. She passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born in Schenectady on May 16, 1959, Susan had an exemplary 42 year career at Pioneer Bank at the Rotterdam and Watervliet branches. Being very community minded, Susan maintained a prestigious seat on...
Judith E Ravella
Apr 28, 2021
Schenectady - Judith Sanders Ravella of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home on April 28, 2021. Born on May 3, 1940 to parents George and Jennie Sanders, she was a loving and dedicated daughter and sister. Judy married the true love of her life, Joseph Ravella, on February 1, 1959. They enjoyed 51 years of...
Charles P Varga
Apr 22, 2021
Rotterdam - Charles P. Varga, 72, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021surrounded by his family. He was born in Ithaca, NY, to the late Joseph L Varga and Virginia (Beckwith) Varga. Chuck was a graduate of Southern Cayuga HS and a 1970 graduate of Clarkson University. He was a Civil Engineer, and spent his career with the NY State...
Faye A (Kohl) Schuch
Apr 21, 2021
Faye A. Schuch, 90, of Rotterdam, NY, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Faye was born in Dravosburg, PA., the daughter of the late Albert and Verda Harrison Kohl. Faye was a faithful member of St. Madeleine Sophie Church and was a past Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed crafting, visiting Lighthouses all along...
Norma M (Cagnina) Pugliese
Apr 21, 2021
Rotterdam – Norma M. Pugliese, age 87, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Norma was born in Amsterdam, NY to her parents, the late Joseph H. and Jane (Cardillo) Cagnina. A graduate of St. Columba’s High School, Norma worked for a short time at Metropolitan Life...
Jeffrey "Alex" Burnette
Apr 21, 2021
Troy- Jeffrey “Alex” Burnette passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, he is the son of Jeffrey B. Burnette and Michelle Garland. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, and watching movies. He loved his nieces and nephews, and would spend time with them as often as he could. He is survived by his mother,...
Anthony M Difulvio
Apr 19, 2021
Rotterdam- Anthony DiFulvio, 90 of Rotterdam NY, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 19, 2021. Born in Schenectady, the only child to Roberto and Anna, Tony graduated from Nott Terrace High School, Albany Business College and Alfred University. In 1953, he married the love of his life, Helen Costanzo, and began proudly serving two...
Dennis M Frattallone
Apr 17, 2021
Rotterdam- Dennis M. Frattallone, 75, of Rotterdam, NY entered into eternal life peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Samuel and Anna Frattallone. Dennis was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, and a 1967 graduate of Siena College. After completing...
Rocco Frank Liscio
Apr 14, 2021
Rotterdam – Rocco Frank Liscio, 81, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. Rocco, affectionately known as Rocky, was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Ralph and Lucy (Fasula) Liscio. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Rocky went on to work as an assembler at the General Electric Company for 36 years. Rocky...
Margaret Diamond
Apr 13, 2021
Schenectady-Margaret Diamond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Saugerties NY, and grew up in Howe Cave NY. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Scott and Elizabeth (Simmons) Scott. After graduating from high school, Margaret took business classes and received a certificate in Data Processing. She worked, at Albany...
Jeffrey J Weatherwax Sr
Apr 11, 2021
Schenectady – Jeffrey J. Weatherwax, Sr., 59, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Jeff was a graduate of Niskayuna High School. A hard worker, Jeff was a CDL truck driver for many years at Quant Enterprises in Schenectady before closing and most recently drove truck for Arctic Glacier. Jeff also enjoyed the outdoors where...
Gary Lawrence
Apr 10, 2021
Rotterdam – Gary Lawrence, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 10, 2021. Born in Glens Falls, Gary was a lifetime resident of Rotterdam. He graduated from Draper High School and went on to work for the General Electric Co. as a machinist retiring in 1998. An avid outdoorsman, Gary was happiest spending time fishing in his boat at camp...
Robert C St Pierre
Apr 9, 2021
Guilderland – Bob St. Pierre, 64, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie St. Pierre. His two children; Erin St. Pierre and Nick St. Pierre. His grandson; Tyler Genett. Bob is also survived by two sisters; Michele O’Connor-St. Pierre and Robin Snavely. There will be no...
Sandra L (Viscusi) Dimascio
Apr 8, 2021
Pattersonville -Sandra L DiMascio, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 08, 2021. She was at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, NY on January 2, 1943 she was the daughter of the late William and Rosina (Curcio) Viscusi. She graduated from Mohonasen High School and Colonna Cosmetology. She attended Abounding...
June Constance (Lalone) Vitch
Apr 5, 2021
Rotterdam – June Constance Vitch, 89, passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Alexander LaLone and Florence (Curiale) LaLone. June was a graduate of St. Columba’s School and went on to work for the Daily Gazette as a classified advertisement specialist. A talented seamstress, June expertly crafted anything from clothing...
William J Sparre
Apr 3, 2021
Schenectady - William Joseph Sparre, 67,passed away early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021. Billy, as he was known all his life, was born on January 26, 1954. He was the son of the late Tauno W. and Virginia E. (DiCarlo) Sparre, grandson to the late Joseph A. and Mary Louise (Colasurdo) DiCarlo, Sr. and nephew to the late Joseph A....
