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...
Denise Marcel (Dean) Larrabee
May 25, 2020
Schenectady — Denise Marcel (Dean) Larrabee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020, ending her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. She was born on September 7, 1950 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. An Army brat, she spent a good portion of her childhood on domestic and international military bases in New Jersey, Turkey and Germany....
H Richard "Dick" Trawick
May 23, 2020
A celebration of Dick's life will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 beginning at 2 PM at the Tawasentha Park pavilion in Guilderland. Military honors will take place at 3 PM. Relatives and friends are encouraged tobring a memory to share. It is with profound sadness that the family of H. Richard (Dick) Trawick, announces his passing after a...
James P Van Oort
May 23, 2020
Princetown – At rest, James P. Van Oort, age 57, passed away on May 23, 2020 at his home. Born on June 20, 1962 in Niskayuna to John P. and Sandra M. Brannigan Van Oort. Jim attended Schalmont Central Schools graduating in 1980. He then attended Albany Business College graduating in June 1984. Jim then spent 30 plus years working...
Jeffrey D Van Patten
May 18, 2020
Van Patten, Jeffery Dean “Jeff”, Guilderland, NY. Jeffrey Van Patten of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Emerson and Elizabeth M. Van Patten. Jeffrey was raised in Guilderland, NY and was a graduate of Guilderland Central High School, class...
James T Groncki
May 18, 2020
Pattersonville – James T. Groncki, age 72, of Pattersonville, NY passed away on May 18, 2020 due to contracting Covid-19. Jim was a jack of all trades as an accomplished welder, tattoo artist, race car driver, small business owner, humanitarian and lifelong learner. He had a passion for art, reading, philosophical conversations and enjoying all life had to offer. He...
Alicia H Galea
May 18, 2020
Rotterdam - Alicia Galea, 55, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020. Born in Albany, NY, Alicia was the beloved child of Joseph and Sylvia Galea of Princetown, NY. Alicia was a graduate of Schalmont High School and attended Spencer Business Institute. After graduating, Alicia worked for several years in the field of electronics, which was an ongoing passion...
Martha (Soler) Diorio
May 16, 2020
Dr. Martha Soler Diorio passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 101. She was born in Puerto Rico on April 9, 1919 to Victoriano Soler and Emilia Soler Favale. Martha graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, followed by the University of Maryland Medical School, where she met her husband, the late Dr....
David "Dave" C Barrell
May 14, 2020
Albany- David “Dave” C. Barrell, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was born in Reading, PA to the late David Baer Barrell and Doris Irene Wurst Barrell. He was married to Dale (Bielecki) Barrell. They were happily together for 35 years. Immediately after high school, Dave volunteered in 1967 to serve in the United States Air Force....
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,...
