Charlene Terese (Farone) Puorto
Dec 8, 2019
Rotterdam - Charlene Puorto passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was the daughter of Charles Farone and the late Terese “Tess” McDermott. Charlene spent her life enjoying the company of her loved ones, exercising, ballet, traveling, baking and practicing her faith. As a beloved matriarch, Charlene opened her home often and had...
Mary S (Dimenna) Domblewski
Dec 6, 2019
Acton, MA - Mary Domblewski passed away in her sleep during the early morning hours of December 6. She had been steadily and cruelly diminished by Alzheimer's disease for some 17 years. Mary was born in Rotterdam Junction, New York, in 1922, and spent almost all of her life within a few miles of her birthplace. She was the daughter...
Celeste Mary (Cirillo) Coltre'
Dec 6, 2019
Schenectady – Celeste M. Coltre, 92, passed away Friday December 6, 2019 in Tavares, FL. Born in Schenectady, NY on March 25, 1927 Celeste was the second born of 4 sisters to Consiglia Messare Cirillo and Joseph Cirillo. After attending Mt. Peasant High School Celeste was employed first at General Electric and then at the Army Depot in Rotterdam NY....
Edie M (Farina) Grosso
Dec 5, 2019
Edie M. Grosso, 98, of Schenectady passed peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, Edie was the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna Silvii Farina. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and the Mildred Elly School in Albany. Edie was employed for several years as a Secretary at the Army Depot in...
Emil W Pahl Jr
Dec 5, 2019
Guilderland - Emil W. Pahl Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Born in East Glenville, he was the son of the late Emil W Pahl Sr. and Gladys Van Patten-Pahl. Emil was a World War II Veteran who served our country in Japan and was a member of the VFW #357 and American...
Gene S (Simmonds) Wurzel
Dec 4, 2019
Slingerlands – Gene Marilyn Simmonds Wurzel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the age of 94. Gene was born in Englewood, New Jersey to the late Isaac and Regina (Kupler) Simmonds. Gene was beloved and respected by her family and her many friends. Gene leaves behind her 2 daughters, Leslie W. Saperstone (James) and Jamie W. Stramiello...
Robert E Nardi
Dec 3, 2019
Robert E. Nardi, 93, of Rotterdam died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Born in Schenectady, Robert was the youngest of six children born to the late Louis and Carmella Mauriello Nardi. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944 and served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard the USS Washington in...
Eric Allen Lamalfa
Nov 30, 2019
Schenectady - Our precious son, brother, nephew and cousin, Eric Allen LaMalfa, passed away on November 30, 2019. Eric was 29 years old and a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He graduated from Schenectady High School with Honors. While at SHS he started the chess club and was a Basketball team Statistician. He then earned degrees in Business from SCCC and...
Rudolf L Nedvidek
Nov 30, 2019
Rotterdam- Rudolf “Rudy” L. Nedvidek, 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Rotterdam, NY to the late Rudolf Nedvidek and Helen Stopka Nedvidek. He was happily married to Constance Giaquinto Nedvidek. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he faithfully and honorably served his country. He...
John P Haney Jr
Nov 28, 2019
Guilderland - John (Red) Haney Jr., age 92 died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day 2019 attended by family at the Teresian House in Albany. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Canton, NY to the late Guinevere and John Haney. John proudly served with the United States Army’s 53'‹rd'‹ Replacement Battalion and saw service in Germany during World War 2....
Michael L Defelippo
Nov 27, 2019
Glenville- Michael L. DeFelippo, 71, of Glenville passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Angelo and Eleanor DeFelippo. Michael was one of the original participants in the Schenectady ARC programming and has continued to participate in both the residential and day treatment programs. His greatest enjoyments in life were food, long car rides,...
Eleanor May (Bruso) Foshee
Nov 25, 2019
Schenectady – Eleanor M. Foshee passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at the age of 82. Ellie was born in Plattsburgh, NY to her parents, the late Arnold and Manuela (Vasquez) Bruso. Ellie was a generous woman her whole life. When her kids were growing up she was the “neighborhood mom” always welcoming her children’s friends into her...
Deborah L (Sanborn) Carusone
Nov 23, 2019
Schenectady – Deborah L. Carusone, 64, passed away Saturday November 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of Richard and Eileen Brady Sanborn. Deborah was a loving mother who will be remembered for taking care of her family and enjoyed spending time with them especially at family gatherings. She also enjoyed...
Gabriella "Gabby" Cusato
Nov 23, 2019
Guilderland - Cusato, Gabriella Elizabeth, “Gabby”, age 15 passed away early Saturday morning, November 23, 2019. She was born January 26, 2004, the second in a set of quadruplets. She was a vivacious, warmhearted, and outgoing young woman whose fun-loving energy was contagious. Her electric personality filled the room and she could get a smile out of anybody. The devotion...
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...
