Lawrence M "Larry" Ross
Mar 15, 2018
Lawrence M. “Larry” Ross, 61, of Rotterdam passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Larry was the son of Lawrence and Patricia Ross. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1974. Larry owned and worked at Rotterdam Septic Systems for over 44 years, a family business his father started in 1954. Larry loved the outdoors, and...
Robert E Tietz Sr
Mar 14, 2018
Princetown – Robert E. Tietz Sr. of Gansevoort, NY formerly of Princetown, NY passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on March 14, 2018 with his loving family by his side in Bradenton, Florida following a long illness. Bob was the son of the late Frederick E. and Ella I. Tietz (Peek) and brother to the late Frederick...
Rose A (Amadeo) Mcnamara
Mar 13, 2018
Guilderland - Rose Ann (Amadeo) McNamara passed peacefully at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer on March 13 at the age of 86. Rosie grew up in New York City to Frank and Antoinette Amadeo. She relocated with her husband and three children to Albany in 1970. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Desmond....
Edward T Lawless
Mar 12, 2018
Edward T Lawless Saratoga Springs – Edward T. Lawless, 72, of Saratoga Springs, passed away Monday after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Born in Brooklyn, September 12, 1945, he was the son of the late Edward and Patricia (Kelly) Lawless. As a child, Ed lived on Long Island and in the Catskills, before settling in Rotterdam, and graduating from...
Alfred John Alois
Mar 12, 2018
Alfred John Alois, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Monday, March 12th, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Born on September 4th 1945 to Alfonse and Mary Alois in Schenectady, New York, John was a lifelong resident and advocate for his city. Affectionately known by many nicknames suchas Uncle Johnny, the Stallion, or as...
Katherine (Abbott) Tidball
Mar 10, 2018
Rotterdam – Katherine Tidball, age 88, passed away on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Katherine was born in Delanson, NY and was the daughter of the late Earl and Clara (Bradt) Abbott. A lifelong area resident, Katherine worked for many years at the Teresian House as a nurses aide. Katherine was a longtime member...
Joseph J Esposito
Mar 9, 2018
Rotterdam – Joseph John Esposito, age 79, passed away on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, after a short illness. A lifelong area resident, Joe was born in Schenectady to the late Anthony and Rose (Sarges) Esposito. After high school Joe honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Once returning home...
Dominick J Dinola
Mar 7, 2018
Dominick J. DiNola We are sad to announce the passing of the patriarch of our family, Dominick J. DiNola, 94, on March 7, 2018. Dominick was born in Schenectady on September 19, 1923. He was the son of the late Frank and Theresa Rossetti DiNola. Dominick was also predeceased by his brothers; Benjamin DiNola and Frank “Butch” DiNola and sisters;...
Doris C Jones
Mar 6, 2018
Schenectady- Doris C. Jones, 87, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018. She was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late John and Carrie Vitch LaMalfa. She was a high school graduate of Draper High. Doris was employed as a sales person for Sears for many years until her retirement. She is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother,...
Joseph P Cordi
Mar 6, 2018
Joseph P. Cordi, 85, of Rotterdam, died peacefully at home, with his family at his bedside, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Joseph was the youngest of five children born to the late Joseph and Carmela Farone Cordi. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from RPI. Joseph owned...
Vincent S Paone
Mar 5, 2018
Schenectady – Vincent S. Paone, 58, passed away Monday March 5, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady he was the son of late Joseph and Rachel Franco Paone. Educated in Schenectady Schools Vince went on to work for the Schenectady City School District for 36 years retiring in 2016. He was currently employed at Wedekind Motors in Schenectady. A...
Donald R Vanwoeart
Mar 2, 2018
Rotterdam – Donald R. VanWoeart, 93, died on Friday March 2, 2018 at Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady on February 2, 1925 he was the son of the late Ralph and Ina Plue VanWoeart. A graduate of Draper High School he then went on to serve our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following the service he spent...
Mary (Dibartolomeo) Palluti
Mar 1, 2018
Rotterdam - Mary Palluti, age 93, was received into Heaven on March 1, 2018, with her sons by her side. She was being cared for at The Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mary was born July 20, 1924 in Schenectady to the late Peter and Louise (Brandolino) Di Bartolomeo. Along with her parents, God has brought Mary home to...
Warren Martin Bollinger
Feb 26, 2018
Guilderland – Warren Martin Bollinger, age 53, passed away of a heart attack at his home on February 26th, 2018. Warren was born in Baltimore, Maryland to his parents, Lawrence and Addisu (Ritchie) Bollinger. Warren was brought up in Connecticut and attended college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he received his Bachelor’s degree and was a member of the Acacia...
Rose J (Melideo) Falace
Feb 26, 2018
Rose J. Falace, 97, was taken home by the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018. Rose passed peacefully while at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. Born in Schenectady, Rose was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Philomena Robittino Melideo. She attended Schenectady schools and was employed by General Electric for several years during WWII. Rose was...
Paula Anna (Wendler) Wagner
Feb 23, 2018
Guilderland - Paula Anna Wendler Wagner, 90, passed peacefully on February 23rd, reaching up to Heaven for hands that were lovingly reaching down to hers, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with family by her side. Paula was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Pauline and Charles Wendler. She moved to Altamont early in her marriage to start...
Francis M Palleschi
Feb 20, 2018
Schenectady – Francis M. Palleschi, age 93, passed away on February 20th, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Francis was born on May 13th, 1924 and was the son of the late Michael and Christine (Papa) Palleschi. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Francis honorably served his country in the US Army during World War...
Joseph Sangiovanni
Feb 19, 2018
Joseph Sangiovanni, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Born in San Giovanni e Paolo, Caiazzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Laura Sangiovanni. Joseph worked as a Police Officer in Calabria for 4 years before coming to the United States in 1958. He was employed as a mechanic with Mangino’s in Schenectady...
Rocco Guido Vitch
Feb 18, 2018
Rotterdam - Rocco Guido Vitch of Rotterdam died peacefully on February 18, 2018 after a short illness. Rocco was the son of the late Rocco and Sadie Damiano Vitch. He was a 1949 graduate of Draper High School and attended Siena College. He served aboard the U.S.S. Valcour, flagship for the Commander Middle East Force in the Persian Gulf. Rocco...
Giuseppina (Agostara) Tamburello
Feb 16, 2018
Schenectady – Giuseppina Tamburello, 87, passed away on Friday February 16, 2018. Born in Palermo, Italy, Giuseppina came to the United States in 1972. She was a seamstress while living in Schenectady and also was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Her husband, Ernest Tamburello, passed away in 1996. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Caruso...
