Frank J Marino
Sep 14, 2018
Rotterdam – Frank J. Marino, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY to his parents, the late Nicola and Antoninna (Mistretta) Marino of Marsala, Trapani, Sicily. Frank graduated from Manual High School in Brooklyn and soon after worked as a welder at Todd’s Shipyard during World War II, riveting and welding vessels...
Donald Anthony West
Sep 5, 2018
Schenectady – Donald Anthony West, 90, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Cohoes he was the son of the late Norman and Bertha Forgette West. Don was also predeceased by his brother, William West. A graduate of Cohoes High School, he then went on to serve our country in the Army Air...
David L Hillier
Aug 28, 2018
Rotterdam – David Lynn Hillier, 77, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Gloversville he was the son of the late George and Eltha Moran Hillier. From 1959-1963 David served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He then went on to work at the General Electric Co. as a...
Andrew (Sandy) Santabarbara
Aug 23, 2018
Rotterdam - Andrew (Sandy) Santabarbara, 84, passed away on August 23, 2018, surrounded by his sons, after battling a short illness. Sandy enjoyed a very active 23 years of retirement from the boilermakers union. He had a passion for go cart and dirt track modified racing for the majority of his life. Sandy was happiest in the garage or at...
Cesidio "Sid" Dimascio
Aug 23, 2018
Rotterdam – Cesidio “Sid” DiMascio, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Saranac Lake, NY, Sid was the son of the late Patrick and Angela (Tagliaferro) DiMascio. Sid graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and the College of St. Rose. A member of...
Helen G De Marzio
Aug 20, 2018
Niskayuna – Helen G. De Marzio, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. Helen graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947 where she earned several awards for her outstanding artistic abilities. After graduation she worked for General Electric...
Vincent P Luccitelli
Aug 16, 2018
Schenectady – Vincent Paul Luccitelli, 90, passed away at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Schenectady on July 19, 1928, Vince was the son of the late Ottavio and Angelina (Riscitto) Luccitelli. He attended Nott Terrace High School and then served our country in the United States Navy during World War II being deployed in the European Theatre....
David A Saxby Sr
Aug 16, 2018
Rotterdam – David A. Saxby Sr, 63, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday August 16, 2018 after a short illness. Born on September 16, 1954 in Schenectady he was the son of the late Donald and Susan Serapilio Saxby. Dave graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1972 then served our country in the United States Navy earning the...
Ellen Marie (Dobler) Cervera
Aug 14, 2018
Ellen Marie Cervera was born on November 10th, 1943 to the late Raymond and Eva Dobler. She passed away August 14th, 2018 after a courageous fight and surrounded by her family. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam and a graduate of Draper High School, class of 1962. She lived in Rotterdam and raised her children there with her loving...
Stella D (Coneski) Housel
Aug 11, 2018
Guilderland - Stella D. Housel passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Albany, NY on August 11, 2018. Born in Watervliet, NY on February 27, 1921, Stella was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Milos) Coneski, and lived in the area all her life. Stella was the beloved mother of Gilbert (the late Linda), Mark (Theresa),...
Sylvia J (Boss) Smith
Aug 11, 2018
Queensbury – Sylvia J. Smith, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Marion Boss and Jean (White) Boss. Sylvia graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and worked for many years as a typist at the NYS Department of Taxation in Albany, NY. Sylvia is predeceased...
Patricia Ann (Leroy) Girard
Aug 10, 2018
Schenectady – Patricia Ann (LeRoy) Girard, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Leona Colombe LeRoy. Pat loved the outdoors and always looked forward to her Wednesday lunches. She will be remembered for her love of raising her children...
Kathleen A (Tolan) Michaud
Aug 10, 2018
Guilderland - Kathleen A. Michaud, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 10th, 2018 surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. Kathy married the love of her life and best friend, the late, great Donald (Donny) Michaud and made a beautiful life with him. They were so in love and had so much fun together while raising their three daughters. Kathy’s...
Hedwig (Edith) Grzybowski-Greene
Aug 4, 2018
Schenectady - Hedwig (Edith) Grzybowski-Greene passed away at Ellis Long Term Care on Saturday, August 4, 2018 after a short illness. She was 98 and lived a full life, strong-willed and feisty until the end. Born on August 13, 1919, in Schenectady, she was predeceased by her parents Ludwig and Mary Grzybowski. Edith was the youngest daughter of seven children...
Lucille T (Adams) Giardono
Aug 2, 2018
Rotterdam – Lucille T. Giardono, 69, passed away Thursday August 2, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born in Rotterdam she was the daughter of the late Michael and Victoria Adams. Lucille was a 1966 graduate of Schalmont High School and she spent her life raising her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Nicholas Giardono whom she...
Melinda G (Iacobucci) Davi
Jul 30, 2018
Schenectady- Carmelinda “Melinda” Davi, passed into eternal life in the early morning hours of Monday, July 30, 2018 at home with her children and two family cats at her side. Melinda was born in Schenectady on September 7, 1930, the eldest daughter of Antonio and Maddalena Iacobucci. She was a Mont Pleasant High School graduate. Before starting a family, she...
Anthony L Caputo
Jul 29, 2018
Schenectady – Anthony L. Caputo, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 29th, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, Anthony was the son of the late Louis and Beatrice (Tucci) Caputo. Anthony served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was then stationed in Germany. After discharge he served in the Army Reserve and retired as...
William M Kearney
Jul 29, 2018
William M. Kearney (Bill), 64, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 29, 2018 with his family at his bedside. Born in Albany, Bill graduated from Cobleskill Central High School and received his Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology from Alfred State College. Bill was an Electronics Technician with GE Global Research in Niskayuna for 40 years and retired in...
Dominic L Bagnato
Jul 26, 2018
Schenectady – Dominic L. Bagnato, 97, passed away on Thursday, July 26th, 2018 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady, Dominic was the son of the late Rocco and Rosa Maria (Pileci) Bagnato. Dominic worked for 42 years as a gas and electric welder at ALCO and General Electric. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mount...
John E Melnyk
Jul 24, 2018
Rotterdam – John E. Melnyk, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. John was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on March 30, 1939. He was the son of John and Anna Melnyk. John graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also was a veteran of the United States Army. John was...
