John Bellai
Jul 23, 2018
John Bellai, Sr, 85, passed away on Monday July 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Schenectady on February 4, 1933 to the late Pietro and Anna Bellai. John graduated from Vocational High School and later attended Hudson Valley Community College and graduated from Modern Welding School. During the Korean War, John Spent two years in...
Elizabeth "Lisa" Fisher
Jul 22, 2018
Schenectady – Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” Fisher, 53, passed away Sunday July 22, 2018 at home. Born on September 3, 1964 in Schenectady she was a graduate of Colonie High School. Lisa was a seasonal worker at the Saratoga Race Track and a board member of the Capital District Deaf Club. She enjoyed spending time with family and received much joy...
Ralph Madia
Jul 22, 2018
Schenectady - Ralph Madia, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. Ralph was born in Pianopoli, Italy to the late Francesco and Concetta Madia. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleonora Guzzo Madia in 2016. Ralph is survived by his three children, Frank Madia (Sue), Sammy Madia (Jean), and Tina Corradi (Paul). He is also survived by seven grandchildren,...
James Lansing
Jul 20, 2018
Schenectady – James Lansing, 73, died Friday, July 20th, 2018 after a long illness at Capstone Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Schenectady on December 19th, 1944, James was the son of the late Frank and Sylvia (Stanton) Lansing. James graduated from Nott Terrace High School and honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. James was...
Stanley Alan Watroba
Jul 18, 2018
Rotterdam – Stanley A. Watroba, 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous fight against Multiple Myeloma.Stan was born in Gloversville on July 31, 1954 to Stanley A. Watroba and the late Beatrice (Johnson) Watroba. Stan was a man who lived life to the fullest and never allowed...
Gary A Nichols
Jul 15, 2018
Rotterdam – Gary A. Nichols, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. A lifelong area resident, Gary was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Frederick G. and Marion R. (Hane) Nichols. After graduating from Draper High School in 1968, Gary went to SUNY Cobleskill and then enlisted in the United States Navy...
Beverly A Zechner
Jul 14, 2018
Rotterdam – Beverly A. Zechner, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 with family by her side. Beverly was born in Pittsford, Vermont to the late Perley and Anna (Steele) Greeno. Beverly was employed at Maqua Company and then for many years as secretary at St. Clare’s Family Health, retiring in 1986. Beverly’s memory will be cherished by her...
Thomas R Itzo
Jul 12, 2018
Today marks one year since you’ve left us. We find ourselves so fortunate to have had you in our lives for the time that we did although we feel the pain of your loss each day. A few words to describe our husband, father, grandfather and best friend would be humble, kind, brilliant minded, loyal, devoted and great sense of...
Larry A Bessey
Jul 11, 2018
A kind and caring man, Larry A. Bessey, 53, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Larry was born in Keene Valley, NY. He attended Keene Central High School, and later graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed as a Truck Driver with...
Martin D Dockal Jr
Jul 6, 2018
Martin (Marty-Pappa Bear) Dominick Dockal Jr. Born March 19, 1971. Son of Martin D Dockal Sr. And Katherine Dockal of Schenectady passed away on July 6, 2018. Martin was the brother to Elizabeth Palmieri, nephew to Patti Shults and the late Ralph Caiazzo. Martin was survived by 3 Sons Joe Wolf, Joseph D. Dockal (Sharon Dockal - Mother),and Jordison Tobin...
Antoinette Digenova
Jul 3, 2018
Antoinette “D.G.” DiGenova, 88, of Schenectady, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 following a long illness. Born in Schenectady on August 31, 1929, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Antoinette and Liberato DiGenova. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, she continued her education at the Child’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing, affiliated with Glens Falls...
Harris J ("Joe") Galinsky
Jul 1, 2018
Harris J. Galinsky, better known as "Joe" to family and friends, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018. Born in 1928 in Long Branch, NJ, Joe will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and also his quirky sense of humour. Prior to serving in the Korean War and being awarded a Purple Heart, Joe lived in Brooklyn, NY. After being...
Carmela Lena Scuderi
Jun 29, 2018
Schenectady- Carmela “Lena” Scuderi, 96, passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms on June 29 2018. She was born in Cervato, Italy a daughter of the late Pasquale and Immaculata Ventri Tomassi. She came to this country with her husband in 1958 and settled in Greenwich Village. For several years she worked at the rectory at Our Lady of Pompeii Church...
Ryan Nicole Buzzo
Jun 28, 2018
Rotterdam – Ryan Nicole Buzzo, 37, passed away on Thursday, June 28th, 2018. Ryan was born in Niskayuna to her parents, Christine A. Buzzo and Nicolas M. Buzzo. A lifelong area resident, Ryan graduated in 1998 from Schalmont High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Oneonta and her Master of...
John T Miller Iii
Jun 27, 2018
John T. Miller III, 89, of Rotterdam, passed away at his home, with his family at his bedside, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. John was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late John and Ruth (Ruby) Turner Miller. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1949. Working as a plumber, John was employed...
Jerold A Melius
Jun 21, 2018
Schenectady - Jerold A. Melius, age 69, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 21st, 2018. Born in Minneapolis, MN, Jerry was the son of the late Arthur and Violet (Findering) Melius. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include Jerry's longtime companion, Sandra Cox of Schenectady and his brother, James Melius of...
Gloria A (Romano) Riggi
Jun 21, 2018
Gloria A. Riggi, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, June, 21, 2018. Gloria was a lifelong Schenectady resident and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. She was employed for several years as a secretary with the General Electric Co. and later worked for many years as a secretary with St....
Geraldine C (Zych) Facci
Jun 20, 2018
Glenville – Geraldine C. Facci, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Geraldine was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Catherine (Krzysko) Zych. For over 25 years, Geraldine worked as an activities coordinator at Hallmark Nursing Home. Geraldine was a former member of the Red Hat Society, Our Lady...
Bernard H Wagner
Jun 19, 2018
Dunnsville - Bernard H. Wagner, 82,passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19th at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rotterdam, NY on March 20, 1936, he was the son of Elwood and Marjorie (Mann) Wagner. Bernie attended one of the last one room school houses in the Guilderland district for elementary...
Giuseppe Mule
Jun 17, 2018
Rotterdam Junction - Giuseppe Mule, 50, passed away on June 17, 2018 at his home after a short illness. Giuseppe was born in Italy to Angelo and Ignazia Mule on 3/21/68. He graduated Linton High School in 1986. He became a United States Citizen in September of 2017 and worked as a food preparer for Homestyle Pizza Inc. for 33yrs....
