Anna Rose (Canali) Pigliavento
Jun 28, 2020
Rotterdam - Anna (Canali) Pigliavento passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Anna was born on December 20th, 1930 in the house and property that she would call home for all 89 years of her life. She often regaled others with stories of her childhood as the youngest ‘spoiled’ daughter of her beloved...
Mark A Snyder
Jun 27, 2020
Schenectady - Mark A. Snyder, 57, died on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, Mark was the son of Robert and Dolores Bordeaux Snyder. He worked as an Electrician for many years with Todd’s Electric in Schenectady and most recently with Precision Electric in Averill Park. Mark enjoyed fishing and was an avid lifelong NASCAR fan....
Rocco R Duva
Jun 26, 2020
Schenectady - On Friday, June 26, 2020, one day shy of his 88th birthday, Rocco R. Duva, formerly of Eighth Ave. in Schenectady, and Father Leo O’Brien’s Senior Community in Rotterdam, died unexpectedly at Atria Senior Living in Bethlehem, NY. Born in Albany, Rocco was the son of the late Frank and Antonietta Robortella Duva. He graduated from Cathedral Academy...
Christopher C Zimmer
Jun 26, 2020
Schenectady - Christopher C. Zimmer, 34, of Schenectady, died suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Christopher attended Schenectady High School. He was employed as a laborer with Railex at the Rotterdam Industrial Park. Christopher was an avid football fan, especially the NY Giants. He is survived by his parents; Charlie and Penny Zimmer of...
Nancy A Stellrecht
Jun 25, 2020
Rotterdam- Nancy A. Stellrecht, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Arthur Westervelt and Marguerite LeClair Westervelt. Nancy was a lifetime resident of Rotterdam, and graduated from Mohonasen High School with the class of 1969. She would then enroll in the Schenectady Program for Practical Nurse Application where she would graduate...
Gioconda De Marco
Jun 23, 2020
Orange Park, FL - Gioconda De Marco, 82, passed away on June 23, 2020. She was born 10/30/37 in Caiazzo, Italy. She immigrated to Argentina, after WWII, where she married, had three surviving children, and a successful market with her late husband, Angelo De Marco. In 1979, she and her immediate family immigrated to Schenectady, NY until 1990, later moving...
Roger A Weakley
Jun 20, 2020
Pattersonville – Roger A. Weakley passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was 69 years old. Born in Niskayuna, Roger was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine (Blakeslee) Weakley.A lifelong area resident, Roger attended Schalmont schools. For 42 years, Roger worked as a plumber/steamfitter at General Electric, and for a time served as the Local 128 union...
Thomas "Tommy" David Polito
Jun 19, 2020
Rotterdam – Thomas “Tommy” David Polito passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 19th, 2020. Tommy was born in Schenectady to his parents, Charlene Friello Polito and the late John Frank Polito. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. Tommy owned and operated LTD Trucking and Paving, a business he loved and was so proud of, for...
Joseph P Montalbano Jr
Jun 16, 2020
Guilderland - Joseph P. Montalbano Jr., 44, of Guilderland, NY died unexpectedly but peacefully at home from pneumonia on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born in Bergenfield, NJ., Joseph was the son of the late Joseph P. Montalbano, who died in 2010 and Rita Pribish Montalbano. He was a graduate of Bergenfield High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s...
Gladys (Kniskern) O'Brien
Jun 16, 2020
Guilderland – Gladys Kniskern O’Brien, 90, passed away June 16, 2020. Born on March 15, 1930 in the family farmhouse in Carlisle, NY, she was the daughter of George and Florence Kniskern. She was the loving wife of Gillen O’Brien. She also leaves behind a son Timothy O’Brien and his wife Tina of Wynantskill along with her three grandchildren, Noah,...
Andrew A Dagostino
Jun 14, 2020
Schenectady- Andrew A. Dagostino, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, Andrew was the son of the late Angelo and Rose (Morinelli) Dagostino. Andrew retired from the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation after 40 plus years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting,...
Patricia M (Ciulik) Payne
Jun 14, 2020
Duanesburg - Patricia M. Ciulik Payne passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on August 4, 1936 to Clement and Genevieve Ciulik. Patricia was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam class of 1954, where she was an active member Phi alpha lambda. After graduating high school Patricia was employed...
Josephine Rose Cavallaro
Jun 11, 2020
Schenectady- Josephine Rose Cavallaro, age 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Teresian House Center for the Elderly. Born in Schenectady, Josephine was the daughter of the late Demetrio and Rose Dascola. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and was a long time hairdresser, owning her own beauty shop. She was married to...
Arthur Delucia Jr
Jun 11, 2020
Rotterdam – Arthur DeLucia Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn at the age of 73. Arthur was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Zeno) DeLucia. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During Art’s early years he worked as...
James R Quant
Jun 8, 2020
“If Love Could Cure, You Would Live Forever” James Richard Quant, 68, of Rotterdam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Gloversville, NY, James attended Linton High School. He worked for several years with his father at Quant & Sons Distributors. James later owned and operated Quant & Son Body Shop in Rotterdam for...
Milton F Barton
Jun 2, 2020
Glenville - Milton Francis Barton of Berkley Square Extension, Glenville, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the age of 93. Mr. Barton was born on Dec. 28, 1926 in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late Milton Francis Barton and Elizabeth Olive Stratford. He grew up in Kooskia, Idaho on the banks of the Lochsa...
Elaine E Buda
Jun 1, 2020
Schenectady- Elaine E. Buda, 93, passed away at home on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Albert Schmidt and Emily Gaczkowski Schmidt. She was married to the late Robert V. Buda Sr., they were happily married for 56 years. She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, and worked as the Executive Secretary for...
Dorothea (Demartino) Salvador
May 31, 2020
Dorothea DeMartino Salvador, 84, formerly of Hawthorne St. in Schenectady, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. Born in Schenectady on September 4, 1935, Dorothea was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Stella Grisanti DeMartino. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady in 1953. She joined the New York State Bar...
Dorothy Lee (Monte) D'Alessandro
May 29, 2020
On May 29th, 2020 Dorothy Lee (Monte) D’Alessandro reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph Anthony. Born November 15, 1931, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Leonard and Georgette Monte of Schenectady, New York. Dorothy is survived and will always be treasured by her children Joseph (RoseMary); Julianne (Jerry); Christian (Karen); Jeffrey...
Charles L Bittner
May 29, 2020
Rotterdam - CHARLES L. BITTNER, 86, a son of the late Leo and Rose Bittner, widower to Emma Bittner, left us on May 29th, 2020 to join his one and only true love in a long-awaited dance. He attended Draper High School and lettered in 3 sports. After High School he joined the Army and served 2 years. He was...
