Carmela T (Renna) Greppo
May 17, 2019
Carmela T. Greppo, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019. Carmela was born in Watervliet, NY on March 29, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette (Iovino) Renna. She was also predeceased by her husband Louis Greppo and her companion of many years, Carmen Ciotoli. Often acknowledged for her very successful Avon business, winning many recognitions...
Paul J Bednarczyk
May 12, 2019
Rotterdam – Paul J. Bednarczyk, 75, died Sunday May 12, 2019. Born in Scranton, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Florence Bednarczyk. He served in the U.S. Navy proudly from 1964-1968 with time spent in Vietnam. Paul worked in construction/remodeling with his father. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary after 50 years of marriage, also...
Freddie Saburro
May 9, 2019
Rotterdam, NY - Federico Saburro was welcomed into his eternal home after 92 years of living life to its fullest, surrounded by his family. Freddie loved life and he loved people even more. He is called a legend - the backbone of the Union - and a man with a giant heart who would give you the shirt off his...
Yolanda (Dicocco) Jones
May 9, 2019
Schenectady- Yolanda DiCocco Jones, 94, passed away May 9, 2019. Born in Pisa, Italy on February 5, 1925 to Andrea and Giovanna DiCocco, she lived in Schenectady where the family settled in 1928. She was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church and the former Church of the Immaculate Conception. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. Yolanda was...
Carol A (Malone) Lambert
May 6, 2019
Rotterdam – Carol A. Lambert, 77, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida. Carol was born in Troy, New York to her parents, the late John Malone and Edna (Reilly) Malone. A graduate of Catholic Central High School, Carol went on to work in various jobs throughout the Capital District, lastly working as an administrative assistant at...
Marjorie R (Smith) Natale
May 6, 2019
Marjorie Ruth Natale, 86 of Schenectady, died peacefully on Monday May 6th, 2019. Marjorie was the daughter of the late George Hudson and Marietta (Curcio) Smith. She graduated from Draper High school in 1951 where she played the oboe in the band, the viola in the orchestra, and sang in the choir. Marjorie worked for the General Electric Company for...
John A Polito
May 2, 2019
John A. Polito, age 90 of Rotterdam NY, died on May 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, his family was his world. John was a great family man and a loving father. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Eleanor (Roberts) Polito who he met while serving in the U.S. Army at the Rotterdam...
Charles "Pops" Viscusi Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Rotterdam – Charles A. “Pops” Viscusi Jr., 90, formerly of Cramer Ave., passed away Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. A lifelong Bellevue resident, he was born in Schenectady and was the son of Charles A. Viscusi Sr. and Elizabeth Rispoli Viscusi. From 1946-48 he served our country in the United States Navy. He then went on to...
Joan E (Cavanaugh) Pasquariella
Apr 23, 2019
Joan E. Pasquariella, 87, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Born in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of the late Arthur and Irma Geier Cavanaugh. Joan graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1949. She was employed with the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance in Albany and retired in 1993...
Louis R Morrette
Apr 20, 2019
Rotterdam - On April 20th, 2019 the world lost a great man and Heaven gained an angel. Louis was born at Ellis Hospital on May 11, 1928 to Giovanni Morrette and Greila (Pidgeon) Morrette. He worked at his family owned gas station for many years with his brothers then moved over to Golub Corp. working as a truck mechanic. There...
Dominick "Papa" Mazzucco
Apr 19, 2019
Schenectady – Dominick “Papa” Mazzucco, 86, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday, April 19th, 2019. A lifelong area resident, Dominick was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Aleandro and Celeste Mazzucco. Dominick graduated from Nott Terrace High School and went on to honorably serve his country in the Unites States Army. He later worked for many years...
Domenico Mancino
Apr 18, 2019
Rotterdam – Domenico Mancino, 88, passed away Thursday April 18, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Melizzano, Italy, he was the son of Francesco and Maria Luigia Insogna Mancino. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Angelina (Insogna) Mancino whom he married on September 16, 1961; three children, Louise (Stephen) Heck of Loudonville, Frank...
Jeremy D Knoblauch
Apr 15, 2019
Rotterdam – Jeremy D. Knoblauch, 31, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15th, 2019. Jeremy was born in Schenectady and graduated from Schalmont High School in 2006. Jeremy loved spending time with his children whether helping them with homework or playing outside, he was a devoted father. Jeremy also enjoyed garage-saling and landscaping. Left behind to cherish his...
Lawrence J Jasenski Sr
Apr 15, 2019
Rotterdam - After a brief illness, Lawrence J. Jasenski Sr, 83, at the home of his beloved daughter Mary Ann and her husband Al, and while surrounded by his adoring wife, loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their spouses; passed into eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2019. Son of the late William and Caroline Regula Jasenski, Larry was and forever...
Helen Marie (Polozowski) Kausch
Apr 12, 2019
Glenville – Helen went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2019.Helen had a song in her heart and daily praised God with songs and hymns and spiritual praise. Her favorite bible verse was “This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” She often included this verse in...
Garry H Russell
Apr 10, 2019
Schenectady - Garry Howard Russell found peaceful eternal rest on April 10, 2019. He was, and forever will be a steadfast example of strength and generosity to his loving family and dedicated friends. Garry was born in Albany, New York on March 19, 1949, to Howard Russell and Doris (Smith) Russell, and brother to Wayne Russell. A lifelong resident of...
Sonia J Polanski
Apr 9, 2019
Schenectady – Sonia Polanski, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Sonia was born and raised in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Bob and Jean Polanski. Sonia was a loving, caring woman and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She leaves behind her loving daughters,...
Donald C Strever
Apr 6, 2019
Donald C. Strever, 71 of Rotterdam Jct., Passed peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at The Grand at Guilderland. Born on August 29, 1947, in Niskayuna, NY, Donald was the son of the late Eugene Strever Sr. who died in 2012, and Marion Sturm Strever who died in 2006. Donald was a graduate of Guilderland High School and served in...
Louise A Brass
Mar 29, 2019
Rotterdam – Louise A. Brass, 85, passed away at her home on Friday, March 29th, 2019. Louise was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Vito and Theresa Divincenzo. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Louise went on to work in various positions around the area, lastly working in the payroll department at the General Electric Company until...
David W Griessler
Mar 29, 2019
Duanesburg - On March 29, 2019 our son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend suddenly went to be with our Lord and Savior. Dave was born to William Griessler and Rose Marie Young (Russo) on February 4, 1957 in Stamford, NY. He was a lifelong resident of Duanesburg. He graduated from Duanesburg Central school district in 1975. He was...
