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...
John W Collins
Apr 19, 2020
Mr. John W. Collins “Papa John”, 89, of Rotterdam, NY passed on into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday April 19, 2020. Born on September 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Willard Collins and Ovretta (Schiller) Collins. A lifelong Schenectady resident, John began his career as a truck driver for Martini Oil. In 1951, John joined...
April Lynn Allmon
Apr 18, 2020
Amsterdam – April Lynn Allmon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at the age of 39. April was born in Oak Ridge, Tennesee, the daughter of Karen L. (Decker) Allmon and John R. Allmon Jr. April was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School and attended Allegheny College. She worked at St. Peter’s Hospital as an administrative assistant....
Steven T Devernoe
Apr 17, 2020
Schenectady – Steven Todd Devernoe, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 17, 2020 after being stricken at home. Born in Niskayuna, Steve was a graduate of Schalmont High School. He received his Associates degree from SUNY Delhi and then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering & Robotics from SUNY Rome/Utica. Steve worked for several engineering firms...
Donna Hankinson Vitelli
Apr 16, 2020
Schenectady - Donna G. Hankinson Vitelli passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16th, 2020 at the age of 66. Donna was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late John and Ruth (Breckenridge) Hankinson. She was a graduate of Duanesburg High School. For many years, Donna worked as a home health aide. In Donna's free time she enjoyed crafting, everything...
Doris W (Davis) Conway
Apr 15, 2020
Doris W. Conway, formerly of Fultonville, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Baptist Health, Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scotia, she was 88. Born in Albany, Doris was the second of three daughters born to the late Charles and Julia Clark Davis Vosburg. Doris was a Graduate of Roessleville High School. She was a homemaker, raising seven children. In...
Catherine (Morley) D'Attilio
Apr 10, 2020
Rotterdam – Catherine D’Attilio entered into eternal life at her home on the morning of Friday, April 10th, 2020. Catherine was born in Cortlandt Manor, NY in Westchester County and was the daughter of the late Henry Morley and Edna (Brown) Morley. She was a lifelong Schenectady resident and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Catherine was...
Anthony Troiano
Apr 3, 2020
Anthony Troiano, 93, passed away on April 3, 2020 at the Schenectady Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Schenectady in 1926, Anthony was the son of the late Carlo and Theresa (Pitaccio) Troiano. Anthony was a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School and served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. He retired from the United...
George Sheldon Devernoe Jr
Mar 31, 2020
Rotterdam – George Sheldon “Shell” Devernoe Jr., 79, passed away at home on Tuesday morning March 31, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy he was the son of George S. Devernoe Sr. and G. Edna Schloupt Devernoe. A lifelong Rotterdam resident Shell graduated from Draper High School and went on to graduate from Union University-Albany College of...
Joanne (Desimone) Ruscio
Mar 28, 2020
Schenectady – Joanne Ruscio, 84, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 28th, 2020. Joanne was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY. She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Cenzano) and Carl Desimone. Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Peter Ruscio, on May 23, 1954. Joanne was a communicant of St. Luke’s Church in Schenectady. The centers of...
Mary Jane (Kay) Safford
Mar 26, 2020
Mary Jane Safford, 89, a lifelong Guilderland Center resident, passed peacefully on Thursday March 26, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born at home in Guilderland Center, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Moak Kay. She graduated from Vooreesville High School. A gifted seamstress, Mary Jane made custom Wedding Gowns for many years...
Marcia L (Bott) Moody
Mar 25, 2020
Rotterdam - Marcia L. Moody, 87, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on March 25th, 2020. Marcia was born on October 9, 1932 and grew up in South Troy, NY. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola Bott. She graduated from Troy High School and was a long time employee of the NYS Workers’ Compensation...
Joseph F Bellantoni
Mar 20, 2020
Rotterdam- Joseph Frank Bellantoni passed away peacefully in Rotterdam, New York on March 20, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on December 11, 1935 to Anthony Bellantoni and Julia Mazza Bellantoni. He grew up in the working-class area of Greenwich with his parents and sister, Nancy. Joseph attended Davis and Elkins College in West...
