Tommy Girard
Nov 10, 2019
Ballston Spa – Thomas A. “Tommy” Girard, 23, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019. Born in Saratoga Springs, Tommy attended Galway Central Schools. An avid New York Giants and Yankees fan he was a huge sports fan and loved to play basketball. Tommy also enjoyed camping and the fires in his backyard. He is survived by his mother and...
Joyce Marie (Abbato) Fowler
Nov 9, 2019
Duanesburg – Joyce M. Fowler passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at the age of 69. Born Joyce Marie Abbato, she was the daughter of the late Benny and Dovie. Joyce was raised with her three sisters, Carol, Nancy and Patti. They were surrounded with unconditional love. Joyce will love and respect her family for all eternity. Joyce...
Alexander R Carusone
Nov 9, 2019
Alexander R. Carusone, 84, known to everyone as “Al” passed away at Saint Lucie Medical Center surrounded by his wife and family on November 9, 2019. Al was a “snowbird” spending summers in Rotterdam and winters in Port Saint Lucie, FL. He was born on February 1, 1935 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Joseph and Nancy...
Raymond C "Ray" Zanta
Nov 6, 2019
Raymond C. Zanta, 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 6, 2019. Born in Pittston PA, he was the son of the late Angelo and Helen (Alfano) Zanta. Upon graduating from Pittston High School in 1941 he moved with his family to Schenectady, NY. Ray served in World War II for two years. He...
Jean M (Nye) Mctaggart
Nov 5, 2019
Celebration of Life Jean Margaret (Nye) McTaggart was born October 17, 1922, Oneonta, New York, and was the daughter of Horace and Ethel (Suffern) Nye. She was Valedictorian in her class at Becker College, Worcester, Massachusetts, graduating in 1942 with a degree in Accounting and Math. She married James H. McTaggart in 1944. They were married for 58 years before...
Germaine A (Carlson) Dagostino
Nov 5, 2019
Rotterdam-Germaine A. Dagostino, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 after a brief illness. Germaine was born on April 9, 1934 in Schenectady, New York and was the daughter of the late George and Germaine (Hatton) Carlson. She was a graduate of Draper High School and was happily married for 54 years to the love of her...
Matthew "Matty" Fitzgerald
Nov 5, 2019
Guilderland - Matthew “Matty” W. Fitzgerald III passed away at home on November 5, 2019 after a battle with cancer, he was 83. Matthew (Matty) was born March 9, 1936 to Eileen and Matthew Fitzgerald Jr. in Albany. Matty loved being a volunteer fireman and was a member of the South Schenectady Firehouse for more than 45 years. He made...
Marina (Muniz) Capullo
Nov 5, 2019
Marina Muniz Capullo, 81, passed away on November 5, 2019, at her home in Tucson, AZ, with her family by her side. Marina was the daughter of the late Marino and Margaret (Vega) Muniz. A longtime resident of Schenectady, Marina graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1956. Marina visited and fell in love with the Sonoran Desert and moved...
Angela M (Bowers) Walker
Nov 4, 2019
Schenectady – Angela M. Walker, devoted mother, passed away on November 4th, 2019 at the age of 62. Angela spent her life being the ultimate caregiver to her family, always showing graciousness and mercy to those inside and outside of her home. She was born on January 21st, 1957 to her parents, the late John F. Bowers and Maria (Mazzone)...
Joseph E Raucci
Nov 3, 2019
Colonie - Joseph E. Raucci, 73 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 3rd, with his family in attendance. Joe was a lifelong resident of Schenectady – he graduated from Linton High School in 1965. He entered the Army shortly afterward and was stationed in Germany. Joe was a self-employed contractor and was well known in the Community. Joe looked...
Richard G Warren
Oct 31, 2019
Guilderland - Richard G. Warren, 75, died peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Frederick’s Loving Home in Glenville. Born in Gloversville, NY, Richard was the son of the late Daniel and Violet Warren. He graduated from Johnstown High School and received his Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Richard worked for the New York...
Michael L Rossello
Oct 31, 2019
Rotterdam – Michael L. Rossello, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31st, 2019. One of five children, Michael was born in Manhattan to his parents the late Carl Rossello and Grace (Mandopolos) Rossello. Michael grew up in the Bronx and later in Yonkers and attended City College, graduating with his Bachelors degree in Economics. He worked for many years...
Virginia A Ward
Oct 30, 2019
Broadalbin - Virginia A. Ward (Holz), wife and best friend of David A. Ward (Broadalbin, NY), passed away on October 30, 2019 while surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 80. Virginia was born on February 26, 1939, the eldest daughter of Kenneth and Bernice Holz of Rochester, NY. Ginnie and her sisters Dolores...
Ida May (Vanetten) Saburro
Oct 29, 2019
Rotterdam - Ida was beckoned to heaven by the brightest autumn sunshine streaming on her face, surrounded by her family. Described as spunky, vivacious and outspoken, Ida was loved for her bold spirit, welcoming kitchen, abundant comfort food and direct regard. If the world became a confusing place, one knew just where they stood in a phone call to Ida,...
John "Jack" Shiely
Oct 25, 2019
Rotterdam – John “Jack” Shiely, 75, peacefully passed away Friday October 25, 2019 surrounded by his forever loving and grateful family and longtime best friend. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late James and Katherine Lynch Shiely. After graduating from Albany Business College, he became a very active Rotterdam resident. Jack was constantly involved in several community...
Carol A (Pevny) Teta
Oct 24, 2019
Schenectady – Carol A. Teta, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of God On Thursday October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady on November 25, 1937 she was the daughter of Julian and Lorraine Araszewski Pevny. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School Carol worked a short time for the State of New York before leaving...
Beverley I (Brehm) White
Oct 22, 2019
Rotterdam - Beverley Irene White, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019. Born on April 23, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Ada Pauline Brehm. She graduated from Draper High School and on October 9, 1955 married the love of her life, Harry White, at the age of 18. They...
Paul J Longo
Oct 19, 2019
Rotterdam - Paul J. Longo, 88, passed away on October 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, Paul was the son of the late Louis and Grace (Giordano) Longo. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1949. He received both a B.S. in Economics from Siena College, and a Masters Degree in Education...
Ernest "Dick" Peek
Oct 17, 2019
Schenectady – Ernest “Dick” Peek Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2019. One of eleven children, he was born in Schenectady to the late Ernest and Harriet Schrom Peek. Dick was an operating engineer for local #106 retiring in 2008 from Callanan Industries. He was predeceased by his wife, Christine Peek. He leaves behind his five children;...
Carol Jeanne (Macdonald) Chandler
Oct 15, 2019
Albany - Carol Jeanne (MacDonald) Chandler passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1934. When she was three years old, the family moved to Hastings on Hudson, NY. She attended Hastings public schools, graduating as Valedictorian of her senior class in 1952. She then attended the College of New Rochelle on...
