Joyce (Pfaffenbach) Taber
Nov 22, 2019
Rotterdam – Joyce Eileen Taber, 83, passed away Friday November 22, 2019. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Walter and Lillian Pfaffenbach Pike. Most of her life Joyce was a loving housewife and mother. For about 10 years she ran her own daycare which she truly enjoyed. Joyce enjoyed doing crafts and watching old movies. She will be...
Zachary Robert King
Nov 21, 2019
Zachary Robert King, 29, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, November 21, surrounded by his family. Zack was born in Rotterdam, NY, the son of Robert P. and Kimberly S. King. In addition, Zack is survived by his parents, sister Marina King, and his niece Audrina King. Zack was in love with life and shared many...
Domenica Santabarbara
Nov 19, 2019
Schenectady, NY – Domenica Santabarbara, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019. Born in Piana di Monte Verna, Italy on December 3rd, 1932, Domenica was the daughter of the late Tommaso Santabarbara and Antonia D’Agostino. Domenica’s world revolved around her family. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and would light up whenever a baby was near. She was...
Julia Angie Parisi Baker
Nov 19, 2019
May 28, 1932-November 19, 2019 Guilderland - Julia was born in Schenectady to Girolomo (Jerry) Parisi and Mary Wrobel Parisi. Julia married her sweetheart Richard (Dick) Baker in 1951. Together they built a home in Guilderland where they raised their two sons. Julia's gentle manner and sweet smile touched many lives. She was her sons' loving mother and a second...
Salvatore J Bonafede
Nov 18, 2019
Schenectady – Salvatore J. Bonafede, 89, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at The Fulton Center. Salvatore was born October 26, 1930 in Isnello, Sicily to the late Giacomo and Maria Monteleone Bonafede. “Totuccio”, as he was known to family and friends in Sicily, immigrated to the United States in 1950. One of his proudest moments was attaining United States...
Jeffrey J Riccio
Nov 18, 2019
Jeffrey J. Riccio, 58, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 after a long illness. Jeff was a hardworking, strong, courageous and loving man. He spent many years working at the Golub Corp. in the loss prevention department. He was a long time member and volunteer fire fighter for Carman Fire department Rotterdam district 3. Jeff enjoyed fishing and spending...
Joan M (Hahn) King
Nov 16, 2019
Joan Marie entered eternal life on November 16, 2019. She was born January 7, 1938 in Albany, NY to the late Anthony J. Hahn and Anna E. (Van Zandt) Hahn. Joan was of the Roman Catholic faith. She was a graduate of the former Cathedral Academy and was employed by the New York Telephone Company until she started her family....
Carlton N (Skip) Pott Ii
Nov 13, 2019
Carlton N. Pott, II, Esq., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13th, 2019. He was born December 22nd, 1938, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Carlton N. Pott and Nettie (Shay) Pott, and they nicknamed him "Skip". He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1957, enrolled in Union College and obtained his Bachelor...
Lydia F (Testa) Anderson
Nov 13, 2019
Lydia Francine TestaAnderson,35, gained her wings on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born on November 19th, 1983, Lydia was the daughter of Pamela Stone Testa and Achille Testa. She is also survived by her husband Matthew Anderson, 3 children; Jazzalyn, Maya and Leo Anderson, her sister Louisa Chiera (Daniel) and brother Marco Testa (Brianna), her nieces; Francesca and Angelina Lanni and...
Phyllis Ann (Longo) Serapilio
Nov 13, 2019
Phyllis Ann Longo Serapilio passed away peacefully in her Guilderland home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She would have been 97-years-old on her next birthday. Phyllis, lovingly known as Nana, was born on December, 1, 1922 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Laura Alena Longo and Joseph Longo. She was the oldest of their four children and...
Robert L Cady
Nov 12, 2019
Schenectady – Robert L. Cady, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019. Born in Schenectady to the late Victor and Emma (Fay) Cady, Bob attended Horstman Elementary School and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. Bob is a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Coast Guard from 1943-1945. Bob worked at Campbell Plastics for 21 years...
Vincenza "Vennie" (Fracassi) Turpin
Nov 12, 2019
Rotterdam – Vincenza (Vennie) Fracassi-Turpin of Rotterdam, NY, entered eternal life on November 12, 2019 after a long courageous fight with cancer while surrounded by her family. Wife of late husband Robert Turpin, daughter of late Mario and Ilva Fracassi and aunt of her late loved nephew Mario Salerno. She is survived by her sisters, Grace Salerno (Art); Fiorella Sheldrick...
Donald "Brad" Hutton Sr
Nov 11, 2019
Schenectady - Donald Bradley Hutton Sr, 82 passed away following brief battle with Cancer on November 11th. Known as “Brad” he was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He had worked at General Electrical as a Foreman at Building 73 until retirement in 1996. He remained in his beloved Bellevue neighborhood as a fixture for the community and had great love...
John L D'Amico
Nov 10, 2019
Rotterdam - John L. D’Amico, 75, passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2019. He was born to the late Francesco and Angelena D’Amico on April 18, 1944 in Schenectady and married Maria Liparoto, the love of his life on August 17, 1969. They lived together in Rotterdam for over 50 years. John was an electrician, retiring from the State of New...
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...
