Kathryn A (Bevington) Matteo
May 12, 2020
Rotterdam – Kathryn A. Matteo, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020. A lifelong area resident, Kathy was born in Schenectady to her parents, John Bevington and the late Allie Peuschel Bevington. Kathy was a graduate of Draper High School and went on to work for New York State and for the Town of Rotterdam in the tax...
Joseph E Amorosi
May 11, 2020
Schenectady- Joseph E. Amorosi, 93, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 after a short illness. He was born to the late Antonio Amorosi and Pasqualina Amorosi Rossetti. He was happilymarried to Lucy Torosian Amorosi for64 wonderfulyears. After High School, Joseph would join the United States Army where he would serve his country honorably and faithfully in Germany for 4...
Albert R Gallo
May 11, 2020
Glenville – Albert R. Gallo, 62, passed away after a short illness on Monday, May 11th, 2020. A lifelong area resident, Al was born in Schenectady to his parents- the late Albert and Beverly (Linton) Gallo. Al was a simple and straightforward man who loved his family. He was a talented stone mason and was considered a master of his...
Gilda M (Martini) Tariello
May 10, 2020
Relatives and friends of Gilda (January 24, 1914 – May 10, 2020) and her son, Patrick Tariello (December 18, 1936 – December 4, 2021) are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours (12pm – 1pm) followed by a memorial service in their honor at DeMarco Stone Funeral home at 1605 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady. A graveside blessing and burial will follow at...
Arlene D (Ferrante) Parisi
May 10, 2020
Rotterdam - Arlene D. Parisi, 83, of Rotterdam, NY, passed peacefully at home on May 10th, Mother’s Day, after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, Arlene was a lifelong Rotterdam resident. She was the daughter of the late Americo and Betty Ferrante. She was a graduate of Draper High School where she graduated 3rd in her class. Arlene married her...
Michelle M (Miller) Massaro
May 9, 2020
Niskayuna - Michelle M. Massaro (née Miller), 66, of Niskayuna passed unexpectedly on May 9, 2020. Born on June 11, 1953 in Watertown, NY, Michelle spoke fondly of her time at Holy Family and IHC ’71. She also lovingly remembered her years as a Respiratory Therapist at the House of the Good Samaritan Hospital before devoting her time to raising...
Laura Della Porta
May 7, 2020
Rotterdam- Laura Zarrelli Della Porta, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Melizzano, Italy to the late Nicola and Filomena Mezza Zarrelli. She was married to Giuseppe Della Porta for 40 wonderful years. When Laura was 23, she had the opportunity to come to America. Her plan was to come...
Joycelyne Ruth (Duncombe) Adams
May 7, 2020
JoycelyneRuth Adams, 90, of Guilderland,NY, formerlyfromRotterdam, NY, passedpeacefully at home on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 surrounded by her loving children. Joy was born in Marks Tey, Essex, England and emigratedto the USto marryLester VAdams Jrin 1947.Theyshared 52 wonderful years together. Joy was predeceased by her husband Lester VJr, andsons Paul R & Lester V III. Sheis survived by herdaughterWendy Joy...
Josephine Ann (Vergine) Sifo
May 3, 2020
Josephine Ann Vergine Sifo, 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home in Rotterdam with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, Josephine was the daughter of the late James and Maryann Antonelli Vergine. Josephine was a very active member of St. Paul the Apostle Church and its Rosary Society for over 70 years. She...
Patricia M Riley
May 1, 2020
Schenectady - Patricia M. Riley passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Friday May 1, 2020, she was 89. Pat worked for many years as a Distribution Clerk for General Electric in Waterford, NY. She was the loving daughter of the late Elmer and Florence Deneher Riley and sister of Joseph Riley. Pat is survived by her nephew,...
Nancy C (Christensen) Fleming
Apr 29, 2020
Rotterdam - Nancy C. Fleming, 79, passed away April 29, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. She was the devoted and loving wife of David C. Fleming for 46 years prior to his passing in 2010. Proud mother of Diana Moldoff (Allan) of Nassau, NY, Doris Munro (Michael) of Rexford, NY, and...
Marie A (Gillick) Vaitulis
Apr 28, 2020
Schenectady – Marie A. Vaitulis passed away on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 at the age of 78. Marie was born in South Troy, NY to her parents, the late John and Martha (Gunther) Gillick. Marie was a 1959 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a 1961 graduate of Albany Business College. She worked at the Watervliet Arsenal as a...
Cecilia (Distefano) Santuccione
Apr 27, 2020
Rotterdam – On Monday April 27, 2020, the Lord came to claim another angel, Cecilia Santuccione at the age of 81. A loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Cecilia was born in Teramo, Italy in 1939 to Santo and Giovanna DiStefano. In 1964, she met her soul mate, Remo, in Germany, where they married nine months later. In 1968, after...
Alfred E Tierney
Apr 26, 2020
Rotterdam – Alfred Emanuel Tierney passed away on Sunday, April 26th, 2020 at the age of 91. Al was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Thomas H. Tierney II and Asuncion (Maceda) Tierney. A lifelong area resident, Al worked for many years at the General Electric Company, retiring in 1989. In his younger years, Al excelled at bowling,...
Blanche C (Jones) Phillips
Apr 25, 2020
Albany - Blanche C. Phillips, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany. Born in Cobleskill on June 29, 1928, Blanche was the daughter of the late Lester and Myra Jones. She graduated from Cobleskill High School and Green Mountain College. Blanche’s life...
Harvey S Napier
Apr 24, 2020
Harvey S. Napier, 75, of Rotterdam, NY passed away Friday,April 24, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Born June 20, 1944, Harvey "Skip" Napier was predeceased by his parents Harvey W. and Margaret (Vargo) Napier, his brother William "Bill" Napier and his niece and Goddaughter Cathy Pump. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years Rosemary (Spiridigloizzi),...
Mary Lou (Caprarulo) Massaroni
Apr 23, 2020
Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Massaroni, 87, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 with her loving family at her side. Born in Schenectady, New York on June 26, 1932, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Carmen Caprarulo and Mary Caprarulo Andreine. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School in 1950, Mary Lou married her husband of 63 years,...
David J Testa
Apr 20, 2020
Schenectady - David John Testa, 71, passed away into the hands of the Lord Jesus on Monday, April 20, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. He was born on August 12, 1948 at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, NY and was the beloved son of the late John and Elena (Luciani) Testa. David attended Bishop Gibbons High...
Margaret (Mcguire) Tricozzi
Apr 20, 2020
Margaret M. Tricozzi, 89, of Schenectady, died on April 20, 2020, after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, Peggy was one of nine children, born to the late Austin and Lucy McGuire. As a teenager, Peggy worked as a soda jerk on State Street in Schenectady. She attended Mont Pleasant High School, where she met her future husband. After graduating...
Constance (Parisi) Webster
Apr 19, 2020
Constance (Connie) Webster of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 at the age of 96. Born in Schenectady, New York on June 1st, 1923, Connie was the eldest child of Italian immigrants, Nicholas Parisi and Maria Aversa Parisi (predeceased). Connie was a devoted sister caring for her three fun-loving brothers: (all predeceased) Vincent Parisi, Joseph Parisi and...
