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Recent Obituaries in Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Mary J (Fleischman) Blandon

Mary J (Fleischman) Blandon

Jun 21, 2019

Rotterdam – Mary J. Blandon, 61, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday, June 21st, 2019. Mary was born in Schenectady to the late Philip J. Fleischman Sr. and Rosemary Fleischman. She was a graduate of Linton High School. Mary worked for in many diners during her career as a waitress, working at the Brandywine Diner for a number of...

George A Scott

George A Scott

Jun 21, 2019

George A. Scott , 74, died peacefully at home in Albany on June 21, 2019. George was born in St. Louis, MO to James L. Scott (deceased) and Pearlie Mae Abbott Scott and was raised in Rome, NY. He is survived by his adoring wife of 32 years, Connie of Albany, two brothers; William Scott, and wife Bonnie of Rome,...

Phillip Depoalo

Phillip Depoalo

Jun 18, 2019

Scotia – Phillip DePoalo, 62, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2019 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Salvatore and Ruth Friello DePoalo. Phil was a corrections officer for the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department retiring with more than 15 years of service. While working, he was the Union President for the...

Concetta "Connie" Marie (Della Rocco) Hiltsley

Concetta "Connie" Marie (Della Rocco) Hiltsley

Jun 17, 2019

Schenectady – Monday, June 17, 2019, Concetta “Connie” Marie (Della Rocco) Hiltsley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother quietly passed at the age of 100. Born, in Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland on October 21, 1918, to Michael and Elizabeth (Casey) Della Rocco. Connie arrived in America at a young age. She was educated at Draper School and became a lifelong...

Michael R Lamalfa

Michael R Lamalfa

Jun 13, 2019

Rotterdam - Michael Richard LaMalfa, 79, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his bedside on Thursday, June 13, 2019 following a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. A lifelong area resident, Michael was a 1958 graduate of Draper High School. In December of 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Heidelberg, Germany until 1963. The...

Elsie P (Caracciolo) Tebbano

Elsie P (Caracciolo) Tebbano

Jun 10, 2019

Elsia “Elsie” P. Tebbano, 94, passed peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, where she was a resident for nearly 9 years. Her longevity there is attributed to the wonderful staff who loved and cared for her. Her family is eternally grateful for her excellent care. Born in Schenectady, Elsie was the daughter of the late...

Linda A (Lalak/Matteo) Mallard

Linda A (Lalak/Matteo) Mallard

Jun 8, 2019

Schenectady – Linda A. Mallard, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at Gateway House of Peace following a 10 month illness. A lifelong area resident, Linda was born in Niskayuna on November 5th, 1948 to the late Marilyn (Cannice) Cser and Joseph Lalak. She graduated from Orlo School of Beauty and Russell Sage College with a bachelor’s degree...

Theresa Mary (Pasquariello) Lezzi

Theresa Mary (Pasquariello) Lezzi

Jun 7, 2019

Schenectady – Theresa Lezzi, 87, passed away at home on Friday June 7, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of John and Philomina Pasquariello. Theresa worked for the Schenectady School District as a teacher’s aide and also as a secretary to the principal at several Schenectady schools before retiring after 30...

Jill Marie Lussi

Jill Marie Lussi

Jun 7, 2019

Guilderland - Jill Lussi, 45, passed away peacefully at her home on June 7th, 2019 after a long-standing illness. She leaves behind her parents, John and Marie Lussi, her sister Jana (Mike) Altieri, brother John (Zoe) Lussi, nephews Joshua, Logan, Zachary and Ethan and nieces Kristin, Averianna and Giavanna. She also leaves behind an Aunt and Uncle (Julie and John...

Benjamin P Signore

Benjamin P Signore

Jun 6, 2019

Rotterdam - BENJAMIN P. SIGNORE, 94 of Rotterdam, NY, passed away at Ellis Hospital on June 6, 2019 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Benjamin and Virginia (Paperella) Signore, and brother of the late Philomena (Angelo) Bottone, he was born on March 5, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of...

Fred A Randall

Fred A Randall

Jun 6, 2019

Schenectady – On Thursday June 6, 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Fred Randall, a 30 year member of the United States Armed Forces, passed away at the age of 103. Born on January 1, 1916 in Schenectady he was the son of Charles and Mae Belle Randall. He graduated from S. Glens Falls High School. On May 11, 1945...

Bonnie J (Orologio) Pedone

Bonnie J (Orologio) Pedone

Jun 4, 2019

Bonnie J. Pedone, 62, of Rotterdam Jct., beloved wife, mother, grandmother sister and friend, passed quietly on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Bonnie was born in Saratoga Springs, NY. She attended Schalmont High School and received her Associate’s Degree from SCCC. She was employed as a Legal Assistant with the NYS Attorney General’s office in...

Josephine "Jodi" (Rudvilovich) Parisi

Josephine "Jodi" (Rudvilovich) Parisi

Jun 4, 2019

Rotterdam – Josephine “Jodi” Parisi, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her family. Jodi was born in Boston, MA to the late Michael and Anne Rudvilovitch. After her schooling, Jodi went on to work for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. She worked there until her retirement in 1988. A...

John A Cuff

John A Cuff

May 31, 2019

John A. Cuff, 83, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019, with his family by his side. John was born in Kingston, NY, the son of the late John J. Cuff and Edith Mayone Cuff. He graduated from Kingston High School and enlisted in the US Navy. He served as a Radioman before being honorably discharged in...

Eugenia A (Crisafulli) Meccariello

Eugenia A (Crisafulli) Meccariello

May 30, 2019

Eugenia “Jean” Meccariello, 84, passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on May 29th, 2019. Jean was born in Schenectady on June 20th, 1934, the daughter of late Frank and Antoinetta (Sferlazza) Crisafulli. Jean was a graduate of Albany Business College where she met her late husband, Thomas F. Meccariello, of 53 years. Jean was very talented and held various...

Mary E (Brady) Clark

Mary E (Brady) Clark

May 28, 2019

Rotterdam – Mary E. Clark, 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center with her family at her side. A lifelong area resident, Mary was born in Schenectady to the late Patrick and Anna Brady. She graduated from Draper High School in 1941 and went on to work as a secretary at the General Electric...

Muriel E (Walsh) Schlicht

Muriel E (Walsh) Schlicht

May 28, 2019

Schenectady - Muriel E. Schlicht, 90, was born May 22, 1929, she was called home peacefully on May 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Muriel was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice Gordon Walsh. Muriel was a life long resident in the Amsterdam and Schenectady area, attending local schools. Muriel retired from General Electric of Schenectady in...

Martin R "Bob" Kwolek

Martin R "Bob" Kwolek

May 24, 2019

Schenectady – Martin R."Bob” Kwolek, 87, passed away on Friday, May 24th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Schenectady to the late Martin and Henrietta (Urban) Kwolek. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. For many years, Bob owned the Canajoharie Cartage Company. After selling the business he...

Rosalie (Tamburello) Donato

Rosalie (Tamburello) Donato

May 22, 2019

Schenectady — Rosalie Donato, a long-time resident of the Scotia area, died Wednesday the 22nd of May at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born in 1927 in Schenectady, NY to Carmella and Frank Tamburello. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and went on to become a well respected beautician and continued doing hair well into her 80s. Rosalie and Vincent...

Charles R Phillips

Charles R Phillips

May 22, 2019

Scotia - Charles Russell Phillips, son of Johnnie and Betty Phillips, entered into his eternal rest with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family at the of University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Charles was born on March 30, 1952. Besides his loving wife, Linda, of 42 years, he is survived...

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